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I would define the poetic effect as the capacity that a text displays for continuing to generate different readings, without ever being completely consumed. — Umberto Eco
His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine. — Thomas A. Edison
Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions. — Tryon Edwards
There are certain sounds that I've found work well in nearly any context. Their function is not so much musical as spatial: they define the… — Brian Eno
It's tragic that you can define a whole movement in music by gender alone. People are like, 'Oh, look, another quirky girl.' — Paloma Faith
It's a very different thing, religion and faith. Religion is man-made, it's man-regulated. And faith, you can define God as you wish. But I think… — Vera Farmiga
My father instilled in me - of utmost importance and innate in me is the yearning to determine for myself - to define God, to… — Vera Farmiga
I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift. — Allyson Felix
Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. — Harvey Fierstein
Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. — Harvey Fierstein
I wear my Viking helmet because the horns define how sharp my brains are. If you try to rub me the wrong way, I will… — Flavor Flav
The final test for a novel will be our affection for it, as it is the test of our friends, and of anything else which… — E. M. Forster
Most people define themselves by what they do - 'I'm a musician.' Then one day it occurred to me that I'm only a musician when… — Herbie Hancock
It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in language which is chiefly made by men to express theirs. — Thomas Hardy
If you let society and your peers define who you are, you're the less for it. — Hugh Hefner
I wanted to inspire people not to work under a bamboo ceiling. Whatever you are - yellow, black, white, brown - you don't have to… — Eddie Huang
Sexuality shouldn't define anyone. It doesn't define me. Love should be at the core of what you do. — Jessie J
Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. — Thomas Jefferson
The imperative is to define what is right and do it. — Barbara Jordan
I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way… — Vladimir Kramnik

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