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Mantissa
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"Mantissa" Quotes

A writer engages in a battle of wits with a female character who refuses to conform to his narrative in this playful and metafictional novel.

Quotes

I think that most people are not interested in truth, they are interested in themselves.

John Fowles

truthself-interest

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

John Fowles

self-improvementcriticism

I believe that no man or woman can write a book without revealing their character, even if they don't wish to.

John Fowles

writingcharacter

We are all monsters, trapped in the skins of men and women.

John Fowles

human nature

The only thing we can be sure of is that we are not sure of anything.

John Fowles

uncertainty

You're a wizard, Harry.

John Fowles

identitymagic