It is never what a poem says that matters, but what it is.
Thought is metaphoric, and proceeds by comparison, and the metaphors of language derive therefrom. - I. A. Richards
Thought is metaphoric, and proceeds by comparison, and the metaphors of language derive therefrom.
- I. A. Richards
Poetry is a perfectly reasonable means of overcoming chaos. - I. A. Richards
Poetry is a perfectly reasonable means of overcoming chaos.
We want to do something and a definition is a means of doing it. If we want certain results then we must use certain meanings or definitions. But no … - I. A. Richards
We want to do something and a definition is a means of doing it. If we want certain results then we must use certain meanings or definitions. But no …
Contempt is a well-recognized defensive reaction. - I. A. Richards
Contempt is a well-recognized defensive reaction.
It is never what a poem says that matters, but what it is. - I. A. Richards
In the simplest formulation, when we use a metaphor we have two thoughts of different things active together and supported by a single word, or phras… - I. A. Richards
In the simplest formulation, when we use a metaphor we have two thoughts of different things active together and supported by a single word, or phras…
We believe a scientist because he can substantiate his remarks, not because he is eloquent and forcible in his enunciation. In fact, we distrust him… - I. A. Richards
We believe a scientist because he can substantiate his remarks, not because he is eloquent and forcible in his enunciation. In fact, we distrust him…
A book is a machine to think with. - I. A. Richards
A book is a machine to think with.
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