"Our bodies penetrate the sofas upon which we sit and the sofas penetrate our bodies. The motorbus rushes into the houses which it passes, and in their turn the houses throw themselves upon the bus and are blended with it."

--

Source : Manifesto of Futurist Painters in April 1910. "Futurism". Book edited by Didier Ottinger, p. 64, 2008.

Umberto Boccioni

#House Quotes #Body Quotes #Sofas Quotes

“Language is not neutral. It is not merely a vehicle which carries ideas. It is itself a shaper of ideas.”
“I hate being cold and I hate being wet and around 80% percent of this film I was cold and another 60% I was cold and wet, so it wasn't the best shoot for me.”
“Through words we come to know the other person--and to be known. This knowing is at the heart of our deepest longings for intimacy and connection with others. How relationships unfold with the most important people in our lives depends on courage and clarity in finding voice.”
“The biggest sin against the poor and the hungry is perhaps indifference, making believe we do not see, passing by on the other side of the street.”
“I like an empty wall because I can imagine what I like on it.”
“You want to love unconditionally everything you do, or don't do it.”
“But I also enjoy life... the more scrutiny I am under, the more confident I become. I am who I am. I can't do anything about it, and I love who I am.”
“The sobbing wind is fierce and strong; its cry is like a human wail.”

You may also like: