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This quote is just one of 9 total William Empson quotes in our collection. William Empson is known for saying 'Seven types of ambiguity.' as well as some of the following quotes.
. . . the waste even in a fortunate life, the isolation of a life rich in intimacy, cannot but be felt deeply, and is the central feeling of tragedy. And anything of value must accept this because it must not prostitute itself; its strength is to be prepared to waste itself, if it does not get the opportunity.
This quote is just one of 9 total William Empson quotes in our collection. William Empson is known for saying 'Seven types of ambiguity.' as well as some of the following quotes.