If the composer withholds more than we anticipate, we experience a delicious falling sensation; we feel we have been torn from a stable point on the musical ladder and thrust into the void.
Levi StraussRead
Where there is no style, there is in effect no point of view. There is, essentially, no anger, no conviction, no self. Style is opinion, hung washing, the caliber of a bullet, teething beads.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Style is an expression of individuality and perspective that shapes how we perceive reality.
This quote emphasizes the importance of style as a means of self-expression and personal viewpoint. It suggests that without style, one lacks individuality and conviction, as style reflects one’s opinions and beliefs, shaping our perceptions and interactions with the world around us.
Themes
StyleOpinionExpressionSelfArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a talk about personal branding, one might say, 'As Alexander Theroux said, where there is no style, there is in effect no point of view.'
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