John Knowles Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Knowles.

John Knowles (1926-2001) was an acclaimed American novelist best known for his coming-of-age novel, "A Separate Peace." Born in West Virginia, Knowles attended prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, an experience that greatly influenced his writing. He went on to study at Yale University, where he became close friends with future U.S. President George W. Bush. Knowles served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, an experience that informed his later work. Throughout his career, Knowles wrote several novels and received numerous awards for his exceptional storytelling and profound exploration of human relationships.

All of them, all except Phineas, constructed at infinite cos

All of them, all except Phineas, constructed at infinite cost to themselves these Maginot Lines against this enemy they thought they saw across the frontier, this enemy who never attacked that way-if he ever attacked at all; if he was indeed the enemy.

John Knowles


It is a sad day when one looks back and sees that his larges

It is a sad day when one looks back and sees that his largest regrets have become some of the most integral elements of his dreams.

John Knowles

Inspirational

Teenagers today are more free to be themselves and to accept

Teenagers today are more free to be themselves and to accept themselves.

John Knowles

Teen

There are simply more young people than there ever were. You

There are simply more young people than there ever were. You get this feeling of strength. Also, large numbers can be a drawback, making it difficult to lose one's anonymity.

John Knowles

Strength