“Ever since Michel de Montaigne, the founder of the modern essay, gave as a motto his befuddled “What do I know?” and put forth a vision of humanity as mentally wavering and inconstant, the essay has become a meadow inviting contradiction, paradox, irresolution and self-doubt. The essay’s job is to track consciousness; if you are fully aware of your mind you will find your thoughts doubling back, registering little peeps of ambivalence or disbelief.”
~ Phillip Lopate, The Essay, An Exercise in Doubt
Notes:
- Image & Quote Source: Art or Consequences
- Definition of Que saiz-je?
- Post Inspiration: Steve Layman
i know nothing and all.
Mostly nothing for me.
i’m going to venture to say that we know many things, which we refuse to acknowledge and accept. but they are there nonetheless.
My mantra…
I was going to leave a comment. ??
Go!
Doubled back…changed my mind. ☺ Point. Match.
Smiling…
Those little peeps. Like a chick hatchery in my head.
Amazing image. Love chick hatchery in my head b