(452 quotes found)
“What a splendid thing watercolor is to express atmosphere and distance, so that the figure is surrounded by air and can breathe in it”
Vincent van Gogh
“HURRICANE, n. An atmospheric demonstration once very common but now generally abandoned for the tornado and cyclone. The hurricane is still in popular use in the West Indies and is preferred by certain old-fashioned sea-captains. It is also used in the construction of the upper decks of steamboats, but generally speaking, the hurricane's usefulness has outlasted it.”
Ambrose Bierce
“The sounds I had heard seemed worthy to mingle with this bright and perfumed atmosphere, and to thrill the beautiful scenery around me.”
William Cullen Bryant
“Our recent engagement with the union has been conducted in a constructive and open atmosphere, and I look forward to this continuing.”
Henry Ford
“Remember when atmospheric contaminants were romantically called stardust?”
Lane Olinghouse
“The city is one very long poem. A lazy rhythm looms in the dreamy air and the atmosphere pulsates with bygone duels, past-life romance... The devil comes here and sighs... Somebody puts something in front of you here and you might as well drink it.”
Bob Dylan
“Monza is Formula One's oldest circuit and a favourite amongst the drivers', ... It has a very special atmosphere and provides a real challenge with its combination of long corners and very fast straights.”
Jenson Button
“It's a very blunt instrument, especially in a highly charged political atmosphere.”
John Walsh
“Agitation is the atmosphere of the brains”
Wendell Phillips
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