Unique Irreducible Element

Famous quotes containing the words unique, irreducible and/or element:

    “... a unique endeavour
    To bring to bloom the million-petalled flower
    Of being here.”
    —Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

    “If an irreducible distinction between theatre and cinema does exist, it may be this: Theatre is confined to a logical or continuous use of space. Cinema ... has access to an alogical or discontinuous use of space.”
    —Susan Sontag (b. 1933)

    “Every American, to the last man, lays claim to a “sense” of humor and guards it as his most significant spiritual trait, yet rejects humor as a contaminating element wherever found. America is a nation of comics and comedians; nevertheless, humor has no stature and is accepted only after the death of the perpetrator.”
    —E.B. (Elwyn Brooks)