"Is not parody the eternal lot of man?"

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Milan Kundera

#Men Quotes #Parody Quotes

“Post-Modern space is historically specific, rooted in conventions, unlimited or ambiguous in zoning and irrational or transformational in its relation of parts to wholeâ€¦â€¦. â€¦skew or distorted spaces, created by sharp angles which exaggerate perspectiveâ€¦. â€¦always keep a mental coordinate system no matter how free- form and baroque they become. The reference plane is always an implied frontality, and the route through the building or the curvilinear elements then relate to this conceptual cage”
“Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass.”

Source : John Vanbrugh (1730). “Esop. [By Sir John Vanbrugh.]”, p.54
“If the Richter scale could measure human calamities, the loss of a child would register a ten.”
“One can never be sure of the end, only of the means, and so we must be sure that the means are good.”
“One element of Madonna's career that really takes center stage is how many times she's reinvented herself. It's easier to stay in one look, one comfort zone, one musical style. It's inspiring to see someone whose only predictable quality is being unpredictable.”
“Stuart Clark's The Sun Kings is undoubtedly the most gripping and brilliant popular-science history account that I have ever read. It is informative, accurate, and relevant. Clark's ability to write so vividly makes me seethe with jealousy.”
“A lot of things run through your head when you're going in to relieve in a tight spot. One of them was, "Should I spike myself?"”
“Make preparations in advance ... you never have trouble if you are prepared for it.”

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