Quote by Konstantin Stanislavisky

We have as many planes of speech as does a painting planes of perspective which create perspective in a phrase. The most important word stands out most vividly defined in the very foreground of the sound plane. Less important words create a series of deeper planes.

We have as many planes of speech as does a painting planes o

Summary

This quote by American poet Ezra Pound highlights the intricate nature of language and its ability to convey depth and perspective. Pound compares speech to a painting, suggesting that just as paintings have different planes of perspective, phrases in speech also have varying levels of importance. The most crucial word in a phrase is emphasized, analogous to a focal point in a painting's foreground. Meanwhile, the less important words recede into deeper layers, much like the background of a painting. This quote underscores the nuanced and layered nature of effective communication.

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