"In the seventies, a group of American artists seized the means not of production but of reproduction. They tore apart visual culture at a time of no money, no market, and no one paying attention except other artists. Vietnam and Watergate had happened; everything in America was being questioned."

-- Jerry Saltz

#Mean Quotes #Artist Quotes #America Quotes

“That's the definition of a mini-series. A mini-series is a show that has no continuing story or narrative elements between one group of episodes and another, so no, I wasn't surprised.”

Source : Source: collider.com
“I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will soon cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign.”

Source : Polk, James K. (1910). “The diary of James K. Polk during his presidency, 1845 to 1849, now first printed from the original manuscript in the collections of the Chicago historical society; Volume 4”, p.331, Best Books on
“In whose delusional mind is democracy made 'better' by allowing wealthy people to control more of it?”
“[As a kid] I did enjoy making people laugh but I was also attracted to funny people. I'm [still] quite happy to not be the one trying to make other people laugh. I'm happy laughing at someone else. I enjoy laughing and I'll happily be the one just laughing all night if you can make me laugh.”
“To you who are worthy and able to attend the temple, I would admonish you to go often. The temple is a place where we can find peace. There we receive a renewed dedication to the gospel and a strengthened resolve to keep the commandments.”
“The human being, whether he realises it or not, is trusting someone or something every moment of the day.”
“perhaps these men in the House Caucus Room [Committee on Un-American Activities] are determined to spread silence: to frighten those voices which will shout no, and ask questions, defend the few, attack cruelty and proclaim the rights and dignity of man. ... America is going to look very strange to Americans and they will not be at home here, for the air will slowly become unbreathable to all forms of life except sheep.”
“Wisdom is having things right in your life and knowing why.”

Source : William Stafford (2014). “Ask Me: 100 Essential Poems of William Stafford”, p.34, Macmillan

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