Kenneths Quotes & Sayings

Charles Fillmore has observed (in conversation) that English appears to have two contradictory organizations of time. In the first, the future is in front and the past is behind: In the weeks ahead of us . . . (future) That's all behind us now. (past) In the second, the future is behind and the past is in front: In the following weeks . . . (future) In the preceding weeks . . . (past) This appears to be a contradiction in the metaphorical organization of time. Moreover, the apparently contradictory metaphors can mix with no ill effect, as in We're looking ahead to the following weeks. Here it appears that ahead organizes the future in front, while following organizes it behind. — George Lakoff

He could not feel at ease with gourmets and hedonists; they were a hostile species. — Paul Bowles

To understand Europe, you have to be a genius - or French. — Madeleine Albright

Art can only progress towards its own self-annihilation. — Richard Appignanesi

MS. THOMPSON, it said in heavy block letters, PLEASE KEEP YOUR FELINE OFF MY PROPERTY. IF I SEE IT AGAIN, I WILL EAT IT. — Patricia Briggs

The greatest riches one has are in his soul. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Local transit agencies have developed apps to let you know when the next bus is coming, but there are so many more applications that can be done. — Anthony Foxx