This quote by John Updike suggests that by engaging with the world and experiencing life firsthand, we inevitably learn and grow. The metaphor of the world being an old piece of clay with thumbprints signifies that it carries the marks and wisdom of those who came before us. It encourages us to approach life with respect and curiosity, acknowledging the value of learning from the past.
John Updike's birth name is John Hoyer Updike.
David Updike was born in 1957.
John Updike, a poet and writer died of lung cancer.
John Updike was born on March 18, 1932.
Ralph E. Updike was born in 1894.
Ralph E. Updike died in 1953.
Richard Updike Sherman died in 1895.
Jascha Updike is 5' 9 1/2".
Kristofer Updike is 6' 0 1/2".
Daniel Berkeley Updike died in 1941.
Daniel Berkeley Updike was born in 1860.
plot of the rumor by john updike