If the unexamined life is not worth living, the unexamined past is not worth possessing; it bears fruit only by being held continuously up to the light, and is as changeable and as full of surprises, pleasant and unpleasant, as the future. -Brendan Gill

 

If the unexamined life is not worth living, the unexamined past is not worth possessing; it bears fruit only by being held continuously up to the light, and is as changeable and as full of surprises, pleasant and unpleasant, as the future.


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This quote is just one of 10 total Brendan Gill quotes in our collection. Brendan Gill is known for saying 'If the unexamined life is not worth living, the unexamined past is not worth possessing; it bears fruit only by being held continuously up to the light, and is as changeable and as full of surprises, pleasant and unpleasant, as the future.' as well as some of the following quotes.

We don't think there's any problem from an engineering perspective or a structural perspective. The bridge is safe.

Brendan Gill

There's a lot of communication going on and that's why we're having a face-to-face meeting. We're not worried but we won't be satisfied until we have the (funding plan) approved.

Brendan Gill

If the unexamined life is not worth living, the unexamined past is not worth possessing; it bears fruit only by being held continuously up to the light, and is as changeable and as full of surprises, pleasant and unpleasant, as the future.

Brendan Gill

Parody is homage gone sour.

Brendan Gill

Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.

Brendan Gill