Northrop Frye Quotes

The most technologically efficient machine that man has ever invented is the book.

Northrop Frye

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: critic
  • Nationality: canadian
  • Birth: July 14, 1912 - January 23, 1991

Topics

ManBookMachineMostEfficient

There are no pat answers - we're pushing through some new frontiers, and lessons of the past don't always apply.

Jim Barksdale

PastNewAlwaysAnswersThrough

I think all the best songs do that: they offer some sort of hope and light in the darkness.

Jens Lekman

HopeLightBestDarknessThinkSome

Probably the person who said the only color in Los Angeles is green was right.

Anna Deavere Smith

GreenColorLos AngelesPersonSaid

The detention of Japanese Americans during World War II would qualify as an example of majoritarian tyranny and misuse of executive prerogative, driven by fear and racial bias.

Michael Ignatieff

FearWarWorldTyrannyBiasRacial

I literally used to stare at my face in the mirror with hate and anger. I'd focus on those gigantic zits and just wail about what a monster I was, how I would never have a career because of my gross skin. I couldn't pass a mirror with out thinking about how hideous my skin was and how I wished I was someone else, someone with perfect skin.

Stephanie Beatriz

MirrorHateFocusAngerFaceCareer

Philadelphia's awesome. It's one of my top home-away-from-homes. When I walk around on the streets there, people recognize me. They think I'm from Philadelphia, because I was there so much and because I'm so associated with Philadelphia through ECW.

Rob Van Dam

WalkPeopleMeThinkPhiladelphia

Former soldiers will almost always gravitate to the anti-war party. This happens for obvious reasons. The men who have been in battle tend not to romanticize it and tend not to take it flippantly.

Rod Lurie

MenBattlePartyWillSoldiersTake

Klopp is a fantastic guy. I rate him as an extremely professional coach, perfectionist, and a winning mentality.

Roberto Firmino

WinningProfessionalHimCoachGuy

Governing is about making tough decisions, but it's also about figuring out a better way to do things.

Mike DeWine

ToughBetterDecisionsWayOut

I just encourage young girls to be true to themselves.

Michelle Carter

Be TrueYoungTrueJustEncourage

I really feel like 'True Blood' is a big, giant slice of cake for the audience every week; it's offering people 60 minutes of sometimes thought-provoking entertainment. If you're gonna give an Emmy out, you should probably give it to the audience of 'True Blood.'

Chris Bauer

CakePeopleFeelWeekYouSometimes

Tom Hanks comes with a lot of credibility.

Peter Landesman

CredibilityLotTomTom Hanks

Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Quote by Northrop Frye