Quote by Arthur Quinn, Figures of Speech,

Style, is like a frog: you can dissect the thing, but it somehow dies in the process.

Style, is like a frog: you can dissect the thing, but it som

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This quote signifies that style inherently exists in its entirety and cannot be completely understood or appreciated by breaking it down into its individual components. Similar to dissecting a frog, attempting to analyze or deconstruct style diminishes its essence or charm. It suggests that true style is a holistic and organic expression that cannot be fully grasped by focusing too narrowly on its details, but rather through a broader perspective that appreciates the overall gestalt.

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By Arthur Quinn, Figures of Speech,

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