Seven types of ambiguity. -William Empson

 

Seven types of ambiguity.


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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.

Waiting for the end, boys, waiting for the end.

William Empson

. . . life involves maintaining oneself between contradictions that can't be solved by analysis.

William Empson

. . . 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.

William Empson

Seven types of ambiguity.

William Empson

The "News," the conferences that leer,the creeping fog, the civil traps.These are what force you into fear.

William Empson