Solid Body Electric

Famous quotes containing the words solid, body and/or electric:

“Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us, that the most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.”
—André Maurois (1885–1967)

“The body was still resting on its legs, leaning against the end of the side of the bed, while one of the arms was close clasped round the bed-post. The mouth was rigidly closed, but the eyes were open as though staring at him.”
—Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)

“Persons grouped around a fire or candle for warmth or light are less able to pursue independent thoughts, or even tasks, than people supplied with electric light. In the same way, the social and educational patterns latent in automation are those of self- employment and artistic autonomy.”
—Marshall McLuhan (1911–1980)