Conventional Fire Alarm

Famous quotes containing the words conventional, fire and/or alarm:

    “A conventional good read is usually a bad read, a relaxing bath in what we know already. A true good read is surely an act of innovative creation in which we, the readers, become conspirators.”
    —Malcolm Bradbury (b. 1932)

    “And new Philosophy calls all in doubt,
    The element of fire is quite put out;
    The Sun is lost, and th’earth, and no mans wit
    Can well direct him where to look for it.”
    —John Donne (c. 1572–1631)

    “Dignity takes alarm at the unexpected sound of laughter.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)