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Ornament Quotes

Art matters not merely because it is the most magnificent ornament and the most nearly unfailing occupation of our lives, but because it is life itself Picture Quote #1

Libel actions, when we look at them in perspective, are an ornament of a civilized society. They have replaced, after all, at least in most cases, a resort to weapons in defense of a reputation Picture Quote #1

Poverty was an ornament on a learned man like a red ribbon on a white horse Picture Quote #1

Mannerism is not character, and affectation is the avowed enemy of grace. Every dancer ought to regard his laborious art as a link in the chain of beauty, as a useful ornament for the stage, and this, in turn, as an important element in the spiritual development of nations Picture Quote #1

The modern university does not exist to teach alone... It exists also to serve the democracy of which it is a product and an ornament... The university rests on the public will and on public appreciation Picture Quote #1

Sensible men show their sense by saying much in few words. If noble actions are the substance of life, good sayings are its ornament and guide Picture Quote #1

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Simplicity is not about making something without ornament, but rather about making something very complex, then slicing elements away, until you reveal the very essence Picture Quote #1

A metaphor is not an ornament. It is an organ of perception. Through metaphors, we see the world as one thing or another Picture Quote #1

All art is erotic. The first ornament to have been invented, the cross, was of erotic origin. It was the first work of art. A horizontal stroke: the woman lying down. A vertical stroke: the male who penetrates her Picture Quote #1

Truth is not only a man’s ornament but his instrument; it is the great man’s glory, and the poor man’s stock: a man’s truth is his livelihood, his recommendation, his letters of credit Picture Quote #1

No ornament of a house can compare with books; they are constant company in a room, even when you are not reading them Picture Quote #1

The grossest form of this injury of the body to ornament it, is in tattooing. Next, the piercing the ear all around its rim, piercing the nose and the lips to introduce rings or bars of jewelry Picture Quote #1

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... artists were intended to be an ornament to society. As a society in themselves they are unthinkable Picture Quote #1

What greater ornament to a son than a father’s glory, or to a father than a son’s honorable conduct? Picture Quote #1

I believe the right question to ask, respecting all ornament, is simply this; was it done with enjoyment, was the carver happy while he was about it? Picture Quote #1

Men use a new lesson or experience later on as a ploughshare or perhaps also as a weapon; women at once make it into an ornament Picture Quote #1

My precept to all who build, is, that the owner should be an ornament to the house, and not the house to the owner Picture Quote #1

Of course, it does depend on the people, but sometimes I’m invited places to kind of brighten up a dinner table like a musician who’ll play the piano after dinner, and I know you’re not really invited for yourself. You’re just an ornament Picture Quote #1

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I think there is no better way to invite a human being to view their body differently than by inviting them to be an athlete, by revering one’s body as an instrument rather than just an ornament Picture Quote #1

A lady I will be, but a man’s accessory, his handbag, no thank you. I will not be someone’s ornament. I will not just be someone’s honey, baby, sweetheart Picture Quote #1

Friendship is like a glass ornament, once it is broken it can rarely be put back together exactly the same way Picture Quote #1

A fine thought in fine language is a most precious jewel, and should not be hid away, but be exposed for use and ornament Picture Quote #1

I look for myself but find no one. I belong to the chrysanthemum hour of bright flowers placed in tall vases. I should make an ornament of my soul Picture Quote #1

There is material enough in a single flower for the ornament of a score of cathedrals Picture Quote #1

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Books are the food of youth, the delight of old age; the ornament of prosperity, the refuge and comfort of adversity; a delight at home, and no hindrance abroad; companions by night, in traveling, in the country Picture Quote #1

Moral excellence is an ornament for personal beauty; righteous conduct, for high birth; success for learning; and proper spending for wealth Picture Quote #1

We tend to treat our knowledge as personal property to be protected and defended. It is an ornament that allows us to rise in the pecking order... we take what we know a little too seriously Picture Quote #1

The knowledge of the past times and of the places of the earth is both an ornament and nutriment to the human mind Picture Quote #1

The first purpose of clothes... was not warmth or decency, but ornament... Among wild people, we find tattooing and painting even prior to clothes. The first spiritual want of a barbarous man is decoration; as indeed we still see among the barbarous classes in civilized countries Picture Quote #1

Education is a companion which no misfortune can depress, no crime can destroy, no enemy can alienate, no despotism can enslave. At home, a friend, abroad, an introduction, in solitude a solace and in society an ornament. It chastens vice, it guides virtue, it gives at once grace and government to genius. Without it, what is man? A splendid slave, a reasoning savage Picture Quote #1

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Art matters not merely because it is the most magnificent ornament and the most nearly unfailing occupation of our lives, but because it is life itself (Ornament Quotes) Libel actions, when we look at them in perspective, are an ornament of a civilized society. They have replaced, after all, at least in most cases, a resort to weapons in defense of a reputation (Ornament Quotes) Poverty was an ornament on a learned man like a red ribbon on a white horse (Ornament Quotes) Mannerism is not character, and affectation is the avowed enemy of grace. Every dancer ought to regard his laborious art as a link in the chain of beauty, as a useful ornament for the stage, and this, in turn, as an important element in the spiritual development of nations (Ornament Quotes) The modern university does not exist to teach alone... It exists also to serve the democracy of which it is a product and an ornament... The university rests on the public will and on public appreciation (Ornament Quotes) Sensible men show their sense by saying much in few words. If noble actions are the substance of life, good sayings are its ornament and guide (Ornament Quotes) Simplicity is not about making something without ornament, but rather about making something very complex, then slicing elements away, until you reveal the very essence (Ornament Quotes) A metaphor is not an ornament. It is an organ of perception. Through metaphors, we see the world as one thing or another (Ornament Quotes) All art is erotic. The first ornament to have been invented, the cross, was of erotic origin. It was the first work of art. A horizontal stroke: the woman lying down. A vertical stroke: the male who penetrates her (Ornament Quotes) Truth is not only a man’s ornament but his instrument; it is the great man’s glory, and the poor man’s stock: a man’s truth is his livelihood, his recommendation, his letters of credit (Ornament Quotes) No ornament of a house can compare with books; they are constant company in a room, even when you are not reading them (Ornament Quotes) The grossest form of this injury of the body to ornament it, is in tattooing. Next, the piercing the ear all around its rim, piercing the nose and the lips to introduce rings or bars of jewelry (Ornament Quotes) ... artists were intended to be an ornament to society. As a society in themselves they are unthinkable (Ornament Quotes) What greater ornament to a son than a father’s glory, or to a father than a son’s honorable conduct? (Ornament Quotes) I believe the right question to ask, respecting all ornament, is simply this; was it done with enjoyment, was the carver happy while he was about it? (Ornament Quotes) Men use a new lesson or experience later on as a ploughshare or perhaps also as a weapon; women at once make it into an ornament (Ornament Quotes) My precept to all who build, is, that the owner should be an ornament to the house, and not the house to the owner (Ornament Quotes) Of course, it does depend on the people, but sometimes I’m invited places to kind of brighten up a dinner table like a musician who’ll play the piano after dinner, and I know you’re not really invited for yourself. You’re just an ornament (Ornament Quotes) I think there is no better way to invite a human being to view their body differently than by inviting them to be an athlete, by revering one’s body as an instrument rather than just an ornament (Ornament Quotes) A lady I will be, but a man’s accessory, his handbag, no thank you. I will not be someone’s ornament. I will not just be someone’s honey, baby, sweetheart (Ornament Quotes) Friendship is like a glass ornament, once it is broken it can rarely be put back together exactly the same way (Ornament Quotes) A fine thought in fine language is a most precious jewel, and should not be hid away, but be exposed for use and ornament (Ornament Quotes) I look for myself but find no one. I belong to the chrysanthemum hour of bright flowers placed in tall vases. I should make an ornament of my soul (Ornament Quotes) There is material enough in a single flower for the ornament of a score of cathedrals (Ornament Quotes) Books are the food of youth, the delight of old age; the ornament of prosperity, the refuge and comfort of adversity; a delight at home, and no hindrance abroad; companions by night, in traveling, in the country (Ornament Quotes) Moral excellence is an ornament for personal beauty; righteous conduct, for high birth; success for learning; and proper spending for wealth (Ornament Quotes) We tend to treat our knowledge as personal property to be protected and defended. It is an ornament that allows us to rise in the pecking order... we take what we know a little too seriously (Ornament Quotes) The knowledge of the past times and of the places of the earth is both an ornament and nutriment to the human mind (Ornament Quotes) The first purpose of clothes... was not warmth or decency, but ornament... Among wild people, we find tattooing and painting even prior to clothes. The first spiritual want of a barbarous man is decoration; as indeed we still see among the barbarous classes in civilized countries (Ornament Quotes) Education is a companion which no misfortune can depress, no crime can destroy, no enemy can alienate, no despotism can enslave. At home, a friend, abroad, an introduction, in solitude a solace and in society an ornament. It chastens vice, it guides virtue, it gives at once grace and government to genius. Without it, what is man? A splendid slave, a reasoning savage (Ornament Quotes)

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