Quote of the Day – June 22 2016
“A democratic civilization will save itself only if it makes the language of the image into a stimulus for critical reflection -not an invitation for hypnosis.”
Umberto Eco
“A democratic civilization will save itself only if it makes the language of the image into a stimulus for critical reflection -not an invitation for hypnosis.”
Umberto Eco
“Whether he is an artist or not, the photographer is a joyous sensualist, for the simple reason that the eye traffics in feelings, not in thoughts.”
Walker Evans
“Sex is like money: only too much is enough.”
John Updike
From the article at Psychology Today:
Let’s start by getting our definitions straight: An Internet troll is someone who comes into a discussion and posts comments designed to upset or disrupt the conversation. Often, in fact, it seems like there is no real purpose behind their comments except to upset everyone else involved. Trolls […]
“If you love sex, let it be known. You don’t have to walk around downtown naked or have some flyers printed up, but definitely don’t be shy about your love (or obsession) for sex.”
Roberto Hogue – Real Secrets of Sex: A Women’s Guide on How to Be Good in Bed
“It’s funny how the colors of the real world only seem really real when you watch them on a screen.”
Anthony Burgess
“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”
Søren Kierkegaard
“Man is what he believes.”
Anton Chekhov
“I live for sex. I celebrate it, and relish the electricity of it, with every fibre of my being.
I can see no better reason for being alive.”
Fiona Thrust, Naked and Sexual
“Knowledge without mileage equals bullshit.”
Henry Rollins