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Thus Quotes

On consequence, history, and the weight of one word

These thus quotes show how a single connecting word can carry weight, framing poetry as adolescence fermented and preserved, and describing the growing liberties of Holland and Flanders over time.

Thus mating of females was strictly along the lines of paternal song.

Quotes by Peter R. Grant

Poetry is adolescence fermented, and thus preserved.

Quotes by Jose Ortega y Gasset

Thus the liberties of Holland and Flanders waxed, daily, stronger.

Quotes by John Lothrop Motley

The Afro-American is thus the backbone of the South.

Quotes by Ida B. Wells

Emotion Quotes

Why is this thus? What is the reason for this thusness?

Quotes by Charles Farrar Browne

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the word 'thus' used across these quotes?
It's used as a connector showing consequence, linking ideas about poetry, history, and nature.
Is there a quote about poetry in this set?
Yes, one line describes poetry as adolescence fermented and thus preserved, a poetic definition of the craft itself.
Does any quote reference European history?
Yes, one quote describes the liberties of Holland and Flanders growing stronger over time, stated as historical narration.
Is there a quote about American history here?
Yes, one line credits the Afro-American community as the backbone of the South, presented as a direct historical statement. See expression quotes for related themes.
What does the quote about mating songs mean?
It describes how female animals were said to choose mates based on paternal song patterns, a nature observation.

A historical line also credits the Afro-American community as the backbone of the South, offered here as a direct statement about American history. See also Expression and Logic.