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Abstraction Quotes

Pulling an idea away from the concrete.

These quotes treat abstraction as both an artistic method and a philosophical claim, arguing over whether something like the state can ever be called purely abstract. For related conceptual ideas, see Based quotes.

The state, the state apparatus, is not an abstraction.

Quotes by Samora Machel

Abstraction is everybody's zero but nobody's nought.

Quotes by Robert Smithson

I'm really interested in the nondefinitive element of abstraction.

Quotes by Julie Mehretu

Reflective abstraction, however, is based not on individual actions but on coordinated actions.

Quotes by Jean Piaget

Actions Quotes

A study, by its very nature, is an abstraction.

Quotes by Jane Velez-Mitchell

Washington isn't a city, it's an abstraction.

Quotes by Dylan Thomas

War is an abstraction.

Quotes by Bruce Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme of this Abstraction collection?
It explores abstraction as both an artistic method and a philosophical concept, questioning how far ideas can be pulled from concrete reality.
Does this collection touch on political philosophy?
Yes, one quote argues that the state, or its apparatus, should not simply be dismissed as an abstraction.
Is there a quote about the nature of research itself?
One quote claims that any study, by its very nature, is already an abstraction of what it studies.
Does the collection reference psychological theory?
Yes, one quote describes reflective abstraction as based on coordinated actions rather than individual ones alone.
Where can I read more conceptual quotes like these?
Try Based or Actions quotes for related ideas.

One quote insists any study is, by its nature, already an abstraction of the real thing it examines. Explore Actions and Apparatus quotes for more on how ideas connect to structure.