"We tremble at the feelings we experience as our sense of wholeness is reorganized by what we see."

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Source : Emmet Gowin, Princeton University. Art Museum (1998). “Emmet Gowin: aerial photographs”

Emmet Gowin

#Feelings Quotes #Wholeness Quotes

“I hate labels, and I wear no labels. When a man has to put something around his neck and say I am, he isn't.”
“The modern computer with all its various gadgets and wonderful electronic facilities now makes it possible to preserve and reinvigorate all the cultural richness of mankind.”
“You don't have to be Dave Halberstam to see that the American role in both conflicts [the Iraq war and the Vietnam conflict] is characterized by arrogance, ignorance and self-delusion at the highest levels of government.”

Source : "David Halberstam". Live chat, www.washingtonpost.com. April 24, 2007.
“One must be reasonable in one's demands on life. For myself, all that I ask is: (1) accurate information; (2) coherent knowledge; (3) deep understanding; (4) infinite loving wisdom; (5) no more kidney stones, please.”
“The gallery in which the reporters sit has become a fourth estate of the realm.”
“If you're associated with the Philadelphia media or town, you look for negatives. I don't know if there's something about their upbringing or they have too many hoagies, or too much cream cheese.”
“Working is beautiful and rewarding, but acquisition of wealth for its own sake is disgusting.”
“I donâ€™t know whatâ€™s happened to you. You used to be such a nice girl. Now youâ€™ve gone all stabby and whatnot.”

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