The world appears rectilinear, but is in fact curvilinear - a literal truth in physics, and a metaphorical one in metaphysics. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes appear curvilinear fact
Attention may sound dull, but it is an essential aspect of consciousness. In fact, it governs what it is that we turn out to be conscious of, and therefore plays a part in the coming into being of whatever exists for us. Iain McGilchrist aspectattentioncome share on social
In Shakespeare, unique individuals repudiate the stereotypes demanded by the structure of the play: Shylock commands our sympathy, Barnardine refuses to be hanged. Individuals trump the category. Iain McGilchrist barnardinecategorycommand Change image and share on social
The human genome contains so much data that, it has been calculated, it would fill 43 volumes of Webster's International Dictionary. Iain McGilchrist calculatedatumdictionary Change image and share on social
Girls marry for love. Boys marry because of a chronic irritation that causes them to gravitate in the direction of objects with certain curvilinear properties. Ashley Montagu boychroniccurvilinear Change image and share on social
Wherever I went, crowds appeared again, and I started making solo albums for the first time in my career. Howard Keel albumappearcareer Change image and share on social
I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision. Thomas A. Edison denyexistfact share on social