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Modernity exists in the form of a desire to wipe out whatever came earlier, in the hope of reaching at least a point tha
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"Modernity exists in the form of a desire to wipe out whatever came earlier, in the hope of reaching at least a point that could be called a true present, a point of origin that marks a new departure"

- Paul de Man

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This quote by Paul de Man speaks to the idea of modernity as a principle that is continuously developing and pursuing something brand-new. He suggests that modernity is a desire to remove the past and begin once again, in the hopes of reaching a point of origin that can be considered a real present. This idea of modernity is one that is constantly in flux, as it is constantly trying to find something new and various. It is a concept that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is accepted and what is not. It is an idea that is continuously challenging the status quo and striving for something much better. In this way, modernity is an idea that is continuously striving for progress and growth, and is never content to remain in one place.

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Belgium Flag This quote is written / told by Paul de Man between December 6, 1919 and December 21, 1983. He/she was a famous Critic from Belgium. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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