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Body Quote by Umberto Eco

“The print does not always have the same shape as the body that impressed it, and it doesn't always derive from the pressure of a body. At times it reproduces the impression a body has left in our mind: it is the print of an idea.” quote by Umberto Eco
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“The print does not always have the same shape as the body that impressed it, and it doesn't always derive from the pressure of a body. At times it reproduces the impression a body has left in our mind: it is the print of an idea.”

Umberto Eco

About This Quote

Source Book: The Name of the Rose, 1980

Print can reflect ideas rather than physical pressure, acting as a mental imprint of concepts.

In simple terms: Print can be the imprint of ideas, not just physical pressure.

Key Takeaway

Consider the deeper meaning behind what is printed.

Themes

literature philosophy semiotics

Mood

analytical contemplative

Type

literary theoretical

When to use this quote

  • reading analysis
  • creative writing
  • critical thinking

Key Concepts

imprint idea representation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does a text become an idea’s imprint?
  • What role does the reader play in shaping meaning?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation can be subjective.

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