Marshall McLuhan Quotes
The 4 aspects of each of the media actually constitute the four features of all metaphors. In other words, all human technologies whatever are, in the fullest sense, linguistic outerings, or utterings, of man. (p. 275)
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Focus on the long term, and always do what's right to grow the company and not make short-term decisions. And outlast everyone one.
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There is no chance and anarchy in the universe. All is system and gradation. Every god is there sitting in his sphere.
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There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people.
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When the British became Christian, Christianity in no way altered their political organisation.
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I've always considered myself a Libertarian. While I was running for governor of New Mexico, the Republicans were totally inclusive of me; the party was open-armed, but they never thought I'd win. I delivered in a really big way; I exceeded their expectations and think I'm still highly regarded by the GOP in New Mexico.
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When you talk about the American League, you think of Fenway. When you talk about the National League, you think of Wrigley and the fan base that they have in Chicago.
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In January '77 I went out to LA and have been here 26 years.
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Otherwise I don't read much adult poetry at all, because I'm not smart enough and mostly I don't get it.
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When you're young, you're stupid.
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It takes little talent to see what lies under one's nose, a good deal to know in what direction to point that organ.
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I never lie to my fans.
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I am grateful that I'm working, but I also have to say I've worked really, really hard and had to fight a lot.
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There's an awareness of fashion in this country, and it's not limited to gay people.
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I had a very thorough grounding in music; I'd grown up around songs. My parents listened to a lot of music. My dad was majorly into jazz, which was absolutely a big influence on me, even if it was more subconsciously as a kid.
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When you make your first film at 47 and anybody but your mother goes to see it, to me, that's a miracle.
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Brandy is the great cause of destruction for the aborigines of America.
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Sometimes you think you aren't a good mama; you always feel a bit guilty when you're a mom. You want to be everywhere.
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When you get too big a majority, you're immediately in trouble.'
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And yet she has the fucked-up baby voice! And is there anything more charming than a grown woman with a baby voice? Mmmm, yummy! I'm hard thinking about it.
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When the oldest surviving record company goes all in on a conductor, everyone notices.
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Poetry is very crafted. You can't have too many words. It needs compression. It has to be spare, just the right number of words.
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We live in a complex world. There are many forces calling out, 'Love me.' A sure way to set our guidelines for that which we choose to serve and learn to love is to follow the admonition of Joshua: 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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The 4 aspects of each of the media actually constitute the four features of all metaphors. In other words, all human technologies whatever are, in the fullest sense, linguistic outerings, or utterings, of man. (p. 275)
