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All objects, all phases of culture are alive. They have voices. They speak of their history and interrelatedness. And th
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"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

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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.

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Camille Paglia 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.

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