Quotes about seminal (16 Quotes)



    That piece has been choreographed so badly so many times. I'm loathe to do it but I may eventually because it is one of the seminal art works of the twentieth century.


    The story drove the book. That had a very seminal effect on the way I saw writing and storytelling. If you can set a character in a story that is compelling and has a backbone, you draw people in.

    Chita Rivera is our strongest link to the Golden Age of the American musical, ... She worked with all the great choreographers and composers and was present for the creation of such seminal masterpieces.


    We're probably about five years into a 30-year cycle of transformation, ... But there is simply no doubt that 25 years from now, when people reflect on the seminal changes of the early days of the century we are about to begin, the impact of networked computing will stand in relief.

    Mr. Oppenheimer played a seminal role in the industrialization of South Africa over a period spanning most of the 20th century, ... Through his work, he bequeathed to our country not only an industrial empire spanning the length and breadth of South Africa, but also major legacies in the fields of education, the arts and community development.

    Does man think that he is to be left to wander without an aim Was he not a small seed in the seminal elements, Then he was a clot of blood, so He created (him) then made (him) perfect.



    On the Road' is a seminal book that gave voice to a whole generation -- capturing its hunger for experience, unwillingness to accept imposed truths and dissatisfaction with the status quo. It is as modern today as it was four decades ago.

    While his death was not unexpected, it's a serious blow to the entire theatrical community in the United States and Pittsburgh in particular. August Wilson is one of the seminal figures of 20th century dramatic art. When we speak of Eugene O'Neill, Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, we will now add the name of August Wilson to that pantheon.

    Thank God for both our grandmothers, the Hollands' grandmother was very seminal, and mine was the head of the choir at my church, ... I had to be at church on Thursday, Saturday and Sundays rehearsing. I couldn't do anything else until I got that business taken care of.



    Concluding the authors that communism's death toll stands at 85 to 100 million, they wonder forcefully why such 'class genocide' is excused more easily than the Nazis' 'race genocide.' This book burned a hole in the French Left when it was published--and also hit the best sellers lists. Not easy reading, but a seminal document.



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