[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fxBg-RusDu7Xv3Cr5pfXv0eIA9buf-jVcD8hzJN7fZrY":3,"$fbmr9EdVDdJAwPdXYmWl0nUUpwm8iyZAtc4_QtGKFNQo":10},{"tag":4},{"id":5,"tag_name":6,"tag_first_letter":7,"tag_count":8,"tag_description":9},36164,"canon","c",28,"In the vast tapestry of human expression, the concept of \"canon\" holds a unique place, representing a collection of works, ideas, or principles that are widely accepted as authoritative or exemplary within a particular field. Whether in literature, art, religion, or pop culture, a canon serves as a benchmark, shaping our understanding and appreciation of the world around us. People are drawn to quotes about canon because they encapsulate the essence of what is considered timeless and influential, offering insights into the values and beliefs that have stood the test of time. These quotes often provoke thought, inspire debate, and encourage reflection on what it means to be part of a shared cultural or intellectual heritage. By exploring the canon, individuals can connect with the enduring wisdom and creativity that have shaped societies across generations, finding both comfort in tradition and inspiration for innovation. As you delve into the world of canon, you embark on a journey through the collective consciousness of humanity, discovering the profound impact of ideas that continue to resonate and inspire.",{"quotes":11,"pagination":154},[12,29,43,57,71,85,98,112,125,141],{"id":13,"quote_text":14,"author_id":15,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":23},2670253,"I kind of love that there's not really a feminist canon; or maybe there is, but it's being changed, that it's a constantly moving canon in the feminist blogosphere. I love that.",17798,4,false,{"id":15,"author_name":19,"slug":20,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":22,"image_url":23},"Jessica Valenti","jessica-valenti","J",262,null,{},[26],{"id":27,"tag":28},5647604,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":32,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":33,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":23},2529843,"Overall results indicate continued solid execution in a tough environment where Canon continues to outpace its competitors.",186853,{"id":32,"author_name":34,"slug":35,"author_name_first_letter":36,"article_count":37,"image_url":23},"Raj Sharma","raj-sharma","R",3,{},[40],{"id":41,"tag":42},5509344,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":46,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":47,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":23},2168750,"My history teacher could make us feel like he was imparting rare gossip to us when he was talking about Maria Theresa and the Habsburgs. I just loved that sense of - the Western canon is here, and it's gossipy and tawdry, and everyone is sort of goofy.",37642,{"id":46,"author_name":48,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":50,"article_count":51,"image_url":23},"Mallory Ortberg","mallory-ortberg","M",148,{},[54],{"id":55,"tag":56},5153610,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":60,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":61,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":23},2107826,"The color of the Great Canon itself is red, a light Indian Red, and the material sandstone and red marble and is in terraces all the way down.",167581,{"id":60,"author_name":62,"slug":63,"author_name_first_letter":64,"article_count":65,"image_url":23},"Thomas Moran","thomas-moran","T",11,{},[68],{"id":69,"tag":70},5093665,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":74,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":75,"source":80,"quote_tag":81,"commentary":23},1998854,"I think that when you've only lived 17 years, you don't have, you haven't had a full canon of experiences, so every moment that you have here feels like the last moment in the world, because you've only had a handful of whatever those moments are.",162315,{"id":74,"author_name":76,"slug":77,"author_name_first_letter":78,"article_count":79,"image_url":23},"Eric Mabius","eric-mabius","E",13,{},[82],{"id":83,"tag":84},4986334,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":86,"quote_text":87,"author_id":88,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":89,"source":93,"quote_tag":94,"commentary":23},1726944,"Edward Curtis was a photographer in the late 19th century who tried to document the rapidly disappearing Native Americans. He assembled a canon of work which, today, is exemplary and invaluable.",149517,{"id":88,"author_name":90,"slug":91,"author_name_first_letter":36,"article_count":92,"image_url":23},"Rhys Ifans","rhys-ifans",102,{},[95],{"id":96,"tag":97},4718607,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":99,"quote_text":100,"author_id":101,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":102,"source":107,"quote_tag":108,"commentary":23},1684179,"Museums covet his works. They're hard to find. They're expensive when they do find them. And they're often an embarrassing gap in the canon for museums that don't have them.",147470,{"id":101,"author_name":103,"slug":104,"author_name_first_letter":105,"article_count":106,"image_url":23},"P. J. Harvey","p-j-harvey","P",352,{},[109],{"id":110,"tag":111},4676525,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":113,"quote_text":114,"author_id":115,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":116,"source":120,"quote_tag":121,"commentary":23},1458676,"What I love is a good role. In the theatre, there is just a canon of extraordinary roles, the quality of character is amazing, but I also love working in front of a camera. It was the first one for me; as a kid I was in front of a camera. I feel at home.",137435,{"id":115,"author_name":117,"slug":118,"author_name_first_letter":50,"article_count":119,"image_url":23},"Megan Follows","megan-follows",9,{},[122],{"id":123,"tag":124},4454330,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":126,"quote_text":127,"author_id":128,"source_id":129,"has_image":17,"author":130,"source":135,"quote_tag":136,"commentary":140},775150,"I don’t know how I feel about a canon anymore ... The sheer volume of books that exist out there means that a canon is no longer possible.",2443,2,{"id":128,"author_name":131,"slug":132,"author_name_first_letter":133,"article_count":134,"image_url":23},"N.K. Jemisin","nk-jemisin","N",413,{},[137],{"id":138,"tag":139},3648340,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from an interview or a lecture given by N.K. Jemisin, an award-winning science fiction and fantasy author known for her Broken Earth trilogy. The sentiment reflects the changing literary landscape of the 21st century, where the proliferation of self-publishing platforms and online communities has led to an unprecedented explosion in new voices and works. It's a time when traditional notions of canonicity are being challenged by the sheer volume of available literature.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, Jemisin's statement seems to lament the loss of a shared cultural touchstone that a canon once represented. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a more profound concern about the impossibility of curating and codifying a comprehensive body of work in an era where new voices emerge exponentially faster than they can be absorbed or even acknowledged. This is not just about the volume of books; it's also about the velocity at which culture evolves.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider embracing the chaos of multiplicity and rejecting the urge to impose a single, monolithic canon on your work or your field. Instead, learn to navigate and celebrate the diversity of voices and perspectives that surround you, using them as catalysts for growth and innovation rather than as obstacles to be overcome.",{"id":142,"quote_text":143,"author_id":144,"source_id":129,"has_image":17,"author":145,"source":149,"quote_tag":150,"commentary":23},775149,"The canon is finished. Anyone who believes that one can construct a canon from the tidal wave of narrative produced today is guilty of wishful thinking. All we will have is a record of who won the prizes and achieved celebrity status. But, perhaps, the canon was always a fairly heavy-handed tool and little more than a convenience. The only thing is to follow one’s nose and listen carefully to the way others talk about books, learn who’s opinion takes you to interesting places.",59059,{"id":144,"author_name":146,"slug":147,"author_name_first_letter":64,"article_count":148,"image_url":23},"Tim Parks","tim-parks",19,{},[151],{"id":152,"tag":153},3648339,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"currentPage":155,"totalPages":37,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":156},1,10]