The enslavement of language in prattle is joined by the enslavement of things in folly almost as its inevitable consequence. (Walter Benjamin)

The enslavement of language in prattle is joined by the enslavement of things in folly almost as its inevitable consequence.

Walter Benjamin

Related topics

almost enslavement folly language prattle things

Related quotes

I wanted to capture the excitement of house music, almost like a four-four beat, and the best way to do that was to use a language that was rhythmic and performative. View quote
Irvine Welsh
Folly is often more cruel in the consequence, than malice can be in the intent. View quote
George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax
What is jazz? It, It's almost like asking, What is French? Jazz is a musical language. It's a musical dialect that actually embodies the spirit of America. View quote
Branford Marsalis
If civilization is to be bound up with material advancement, we must accept its inevitable consequence, loss of freedom in enact proportion to the forward march. View quote
C. Rajagopalachari
They who in folly or mere greed Enslaved religion, markets, laws, Borrow our language now and bid Us to speak up in freedom's cause. View quote
Cecil Day Lewis