. . . money . . . is really the difference between men and animals, most of the things men feel, animals feel, and vice versa, but animals do not know about money.
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Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that things are what they are, regardless of interpretation or context.
Gertrude Stein's repetitive phrase, 'Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose,' suggests that a rose remains a rose, symbolizing the idea of identity and the essence of objects. Stein's work often explores the nature of language and meaning, and in this quote, she hints at the simplicity and clarity of perception, urging us to accept things as they are without overcomplicating our understanding.
Themes
RoseIdentityLanguageMeaningPerception
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in an art class to discuss the role of perception in understanding artwork.
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I simply contend that the middle-class ideal which demands that people be affectionate, respectable, honest and content, that they avoid excitements and cultivate serenity is the ideal that appeals to me, it is in short the ideal of affectionate family life, of honorable business methods.
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It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes to that siren until she allures us to our death.
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