Daniel J. Boorstin's Quotes
The celebrity is a person who is known for his well-knownness.
Daniel J. BoorstinA wonderful thing about a book, in contrast to a computer screen, is that you can take it to bed with you.
Daniel J. BoorstinA sign of celebrity is that his name is often worth more than his services.
Daniel J. BoorstinFreedom means the opportunity to be what we never thought we would be.
Daniel J. BoorstinThe traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes 'sight-seeing.'
Daniel J. BoorstinEducation is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know.
Daniel J. BoorstinTechnology is so much fun but we can drown in our technology. The fog of information can drive out knowledge.
Daniel J. BoorstinThe greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge.
Daniel J. BoorstinKnowledge is not simply another commodity. On the contrary. Knowledge is never used up. It increases by diffusion and grows by dispersion.
Daniel J. BoorstinTime makes heroes but dissolves celebrities.
Daniel J. BoorstinAs you make your bed, so you must lie in it.
Daniel J. BoorstinThe courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life.
Daniel J. BoorstinAn image is not simply a trademark, a design, a slogan or an easily remembered picture. It is a studiously crafted personality profile of an individual, institution, corporation, product or service.
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