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“Merciful heaven, Thou rather with thy sharp and sulphurous bolt Splits the unwedgeable and gnarled oak Than the soft myrtle; but man, proud man, Dressed in a little brief authority, Most ignorant of what he's most assured His glassy essence--like an angry ape Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven As makes the angels weep; who, with our spleens, would all themselves laugh mortal.”

Men Littles Play Heaven Laughing Proud Authority Angel Essence Angry Tricks Ignorant Mortals Fantastic Splits Assured Apes Merciful Oaks Bolts Proud Man Spleen Myrtle

Book:Measure for Measure

Source: Measure for Measure

“The search for some ultimate significance in the universe, and in our little transient role in it, the compulsion to learn, to know, to find the truth, to answer questions and solve problems - these constitute the essence of an aware existence, the central core of intelligent life.”

Knows Life Littles Problem Universe Answers Existence Roles Essence Ultimate Intelligent Solve Core Significance Compulsion Transient Intelligent Life

Author:Dale Rex Coman

“The genius is not in how much Stanley Kubrick does in “2001: A Space Odyssey,'' but in how little. This is the work of an artist so sublimely confident that he doesn't include a single shot simply to keep our attention. He reduces each scene to its essence, and leaves it on screen long enough for us to contemplate it, to inhabit it in our imaginations. Alone among science-fiction movies, “2001'' is not concerned with thrilling us, but with inspiring our awe.”

Source: 33 Movies to Restore Your Faith in Humanity: Ebert's Essentials

“What makes a tight circle or a tight little square box more of an intellectual statement than something done emotionally, I don't know. Art is an essence, a center.”

Knows Littles Art Done Intellectual Art Is Essence Boxes Circles Statements Squares

Author:Eva Hesse

“And what's wrong with dimming the harsh reality of life a little, anyway? In essence, being alive is a bloody long and hard walk to death. Why not make it as pleasant along the way as you can?”

Way Littles Long Hard Reality Walks Alive Essence Reality Of Life Pleasant Why Not Bloody Harsh Harsh Reality

Book:The Lavender Garden: A Novel

Source: The Lavender Garden: A Novel

“The essence of Toryism is enjoyment?but as far as communicating and establishing your creed are concernedtrya little pleasure. The way to keep up old customs is, to enjoy old customs; the way to be satisfied with the present state of things is, to enjoy that state of things.”

Way Littles States Enjoy Pleasure Essence Communicate Satisfied Enjoyment Customs Creeds

Author:Walter Bagehot