I feel a reassuring oneness with other people when I find that even my most intimate, anguished, socially inadmissible emotions and desires are known to others.... Kindred souls—indeed, my selves otherwise costumed—turn up in books in the most unexpected places.… — Yi-Fu Tuan Copy Share Image
In a sense, every human construction, whether mental or material, is a component in a landscape of fear because it exists in constant chaos.… — Yi-Fu Tuan Copy Share Image
I feel a reassuring oneness with other people when I find that even my most intimate, anguished, socially inadmissible emotions and desires are known… — Yi-Fu Tuan Copy Share Image
A spontaneous act of generosity, performed with unselfish grace is an example of moral beauty, as are certain acts of courage; genuine modesty is… — Yi-Fu Tuan Copy Share Image
A great city may be seen as the construction of words as well as stone. — Yi-Fu Tuan Copy Share Image
All creative effort - including the making of an omelet - is preceded by destruction. — Yi-Fu Tuan Copy Share Image
Animals are like humans, only more openly carnal and sexual, more openly and therefore more disarmingly absurd. — Yi-Fu Tuan Copy Share Image
It is by thoughtful reflection that the elusive moments of the past draw near to us in present reality and gain a measure of… — Yi-Fu Tuan Copy Share Image
