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

Summary

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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