74 Quotes About Text


  • Author Espen J. Aarseth
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    On the one hand we need the image of "the text" in order to focus on anything at all; on the other hand we use the metaphor of "reading" to signal that our apprehension of a text will always be partial, that we never quite reach the "text itself," a realization that has led certain critics to question the very existence of such an object.

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  • Author Taco Hidde Bakker
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    Ken Schles: Image and text are two ways to probe existence. They operate differently and inform each other in rich and profound ways, but the two never meet except in a kind of long-distance dialogue. It’s a dance I’m entranced with, but I can’t say I understand it.

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  • Author Nitya Prakash
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    Sorry, I didn't reply to your text, I just couldn't find a response that would keep you from sending another.

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  • Author Nitya Prakash
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    The awkward little dance your thumbs do when you don't know how to reply to someone's text...

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  • Author Colleen Hoover
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    Ryle: Are you at home of still at work?Me: Work. Should be done in about an hour.Ryle: Can I come see you?Me: You know how people say there is no such thing as a stupid question? They're wrong. That was a stupid question.Ryle: :)

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