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A discrete series is a series of terms each of which is empirically derived, each one of which is empirically true, and this is the reason for the fragmentary character of those poems.

Quote by George Oppen about character, reason

A pure mathematical series would be one in which each term is derived from the preceding term by a rule.

Quote by George Oppen about mathematics, rules, purity

Clarity, clarity, surely clarity is the most beautiful thing in the world, A limited, limiting clarity I have not and never did have any motive of poetry But to achieve clarity.

Quote by George Oppen about poetry, things, world

The first question at that time in poetry was simply the question of honesty, of sincerity.

Quote by George Oppen about question, sincerity, honesty, poetry, time

The situation of the Old Left was the theory of Socialist Realism, it seemed pointless to argue. We stayed carefully away from people who wrote for the New Masses.

Quote by George Oppen about pointless, old, olderness, people

There are situations which cannot honorably be met by art.

Quote by George Oppen about art, magic

Things explain each other, not themselves.

Quote by George Oppen about things

Truth, also is the pursuit of it.

Quote by George Oppen about truth

He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a better title to Defender of the Faith, than George the Third.

Quote by Thomas Paine about reason, faith, real estate

I imagine there's a market for total depression. I grew up on George Jones and that really dark stuff.

Quote by Brad Paisley about depression, dark, stores

After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well as in appreciation what living in freedom means and that if we stand together, we can accomplish anything.

Quote by George Pataki about tragedy, vision

And one of the frustrating parts, but it's an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers.

Quote by George Pataki about democracy

But let me say that just as everyone here understands that the United States has the right to defend itself against terror, wherever that terror may come from, so too the people of Israel have the right to defend themselves against terror wherever...

Quote by George Pataki about nation, fear, rightness, people

But when you're out there, trying every day to improve people's lives, I don't think there's any higher calling.

Quote by George Pataki about day, people, contentment

But, you know, all I can do is submit my budget and then make the case to the Legislature to act.

Quote by George Pataki about contentment

Every time when we're in Brooklyn and look West, there is the skyline, but no towers.

Quote by George Pataki about time

First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9/11, second, something that expresses our resolve.

Quote by George Pataki about heroism

For the first time federal, state and local bureaus of investigation are coordinating their effort, to serve as eyes and ears and protect us against further attacks.

Quote by George Pataki about time, eyes, state

I can assure the Polish American community and all other New Yorkers that no state is doing more to protect its residents.

Quote by George Pataki about police, americans, state

I cannot force the Legislature, in particular the state Assembly, to pass the budget.

Quote by George Pataki about politics, force, police, state