Precursors Quotes

11 quotes by 9 authors

Every writer creates his own precursors. His work modifies our conception of the past, as it will modify the future. — Jorge Luis Borges
When I read the documents relative to the Modernism, as it was defined by Saint Pius X, and when I compare them to the documents… — Jean Guitton
But alas, the most terrifying aspect of the whole fascist episode is the dark fact that most of its poisons are generated not by evil… — John T. Flynn
At another location, we found barrels of chemical material that was intended for use as biochemical weapons. Everyone talks about there being no weapons of… — Chris Kyle
Men are made uneasy; they flinch; they cannot bear the sudden light; a general restlessness supervenes; the face of society is disturbed, or perhaps convulsed;… — Henry Thomas Buckle
An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing. — Samuel Smiles
In the critic's vocabulary, the word "precursor" is indispensable, but it should be cleansed of all connotations of polemic or rivalry. The fact is that… — Jorge Luis Borges
I always loved Little Anthony and the Imperials. They were like the precursors of the Temptations. I loved their music. — Bobby Keys
Two hundred years ago, our precursors in Haiti struck a blow for freedom, which was heard around the world, and across centuries. — Baldwin Spencer
While we must ensure that these dangerous new drugs and precursors do not get in the hands of children or others who would use them… — Bobby Scott
The fact is that all writers create their precursors. Their work modifies our conception of the past, just as it is bound to modify the… — Jorge Luis Borges

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