"All objects, all phases of culture are alive. They have voices. They speak of their history and interrelatedness. And they are all talking at once!"
- Camille Paglia
About this Quote
This quote by Camille Paglia speaks to the idea that all aspects of culture, from objects to ideas, live and interconnected. She recommends that these items and concepts have voices, which they are all speaking at the same time. This suggests that all elements of culture are linked and that they can tell us something about their history and how they are related to one another. This quote encourages us to take a look at culture in a holistic method, to recognize the interconnectedness of all elements of culture, and to listen to the voices of the things and concepts that comprise our culture. By doing so, we can get a much better understanding of our culture and its history.
This quote is written / told by Camille Paglia somewhere between April 2, 1947 and today. She was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 32 other quotes.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"Of course as children, we all, in all cultures and societies, learn behavior from observation, imitation, and encouragement of various kinds. So by the suggestion made, we all 'pretend' most of the time"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
