"It was only since the turn of the century that one returned to the immense role that abstraction plays in the human mind by its power of concentration upon absolute essentials."

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Source : "The Eternal Present: The beginnings of art".

Sigfried Giedion

#Play Quotes #Mind Quotes #Roles Quotes

“When we are set free from the bondage of pleasing others, when we are free from currying others'approval-then no one will be able to make us miserable or dissatisfied. And then, if we know we have pleased God, contentment will be our consolation.”
“Even in the sad songs, I want people to know that it won't always be like that.”
“Suppression of the feminine principal has enabled The Ego to gain absolute supremacy in the collective human psyche”
“Die happily and look forward to taking up a new and better form. Like the sun, only when you set in the west can you rise in the east.”
“It is the white man who creates the Negro. But it is the negro who creates negritude.”
“One corner of his mouth crooked up, then the quirk vanished in a thoughtful pursing of his lips. "He's bisexual, you know." He took a delicate sip of his wine. "Was bisexual," she corrected absently, looking fondly across the room. "Now he's monogamous." Vordarian choked, sputtering.”
“I want to live in a world where people care about others, and try not to hurt others with words or actions.”
“To me, being Australian is about looking after your mates, taking care of the less fortunate, supporting the underdog and enhancing the spirit that makes all Australians unique.”

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