ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EXQUISITE
From Latin exquīsītus excellent, from exquīrere to search out, from quaerere to seek.
10 QUOTES WITH «EXQUISITE»
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exquisite.
Short-story writing requires an exquisite sense of balance. Novelists, frankly, can get away with more. A novel can have a dull spot or two, because the reader has made a different commitment.
A painter once told me that I'm like the Khajuraho, which you see once but which remains with you forever. I thought that was exquisite.
The exquisite truth is to believe in something that maybe you know is a fiction, but you believe in it willingly.
The best translations cannot convey to us the strength and exquisite delicacy of thought in its native garb, and he to whom such books are shut flounders about in outer darkness.
In the name of Hippocrates, doctors have invented the most exquisite form of torture ever known to man: survival.
Affliction's sons are brothers in distress; A brother to relieve, how exquisite the bliss!
Don't let anyone tell you what you ought to like... Some wines that some experts think are absolutely exquisite don't appeal to me at all.
Guy Gavriel Kay's 'Tigana' is, in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best fantasy novel ever written. It's beautifully written, the characters are unforgettable, the worldbuilding is exquisite.
Louis Armstrong, who learned to be in exquisite dress, came from the bottom, and he's not a trash can.
I used to collect vintage clothing - exquisite lace dresses, embroidered shawls and ornate jewelry - but that's just not me any more.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXQUISITE»
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exquisite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
exquisite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Exquisite Corpse confirms Brite as a writer who defies categorization. It is a novel for those who dare trespass where the sacred and profane become one.
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Exquisite Corpse: Writing on Buildings
Sorkin's interventions range from the development scandals of New York where 'skyscrapers stand at the intersection between grid and greed', through the deconstructivist architectural culture of Los Angeles, to the work and ideas of ...
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A Pirate Of
Exquisite Mind: The Life Of William Dampier
Dampier was the first to map the winds and currents of the world's oceans; led the first recorded party of Englishmen to set foot on Australia - 80 years before Cook; wrote about Galapagos wildlife 150 years before Darwin, who drew on ...
Diana Preston, Michael Preston, 2010
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The
Exquisite Risk: Daring to Live an Authentic Life
In the spirit of works by Deepak Chopra and Ram Dass, The Exquisite Risk unfolds in chapters like “The Struggle to Be Real,” “There Are Teachers Everywhere,” “The Rhythm of Kindness,” and “The Gift of Surprise,” offering ...
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Exquisite Desire: Religion, the Erotic, and the Song of Songs
An examination of the erotic ideal in ancient IsraelThis provocative work investigates the character of the erotic in writings from ancient Israel and how the erotic is connected to the experience of the divine.
In "Exquisite Pain, Calle turns her attention to a life changing experience from her own past. This book is a visual record of the time in 1985 when a lover failed to meet Calle as promised in a hotel in New Delhi. Calle was devastated.
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Surrealist Collage in Text and Image: Dissecting the ...
A new analysis of Surrealist collage in France, leading to a radical reassessment of Surrealism.
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Chinese Painting Techniques for
Exquisite Watercolors
Author and artist Lian Quan Zhen shows you how, providing you with the clear, practical instruction you need to master every element of this intriguing style - from holding a bamboo brush to applying Chinese composition techniques.
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Encyclopedia of the
Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of ...
An anecdotal lifestyle guide for fans of French and English culture shares tips for inexpensively enjoying everything from travel and fashion to gardening and dining, in a reference inspired by 16th-century exotic encyclopedias that ...
Jessica Kerwin Jenkins, 2010
Exquisite Weddings is a publication that understands a wedding should be as unforgettably unique as the couple getting married.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXQUISITE»
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exquisite is used in the context of the following news items.
Kadambamala, an expo of exquisite products
Sarees, colourful cloth bags and a variety of exquisite handmade products were showcased at the expo. The stall of Hyderabad-based small ... «The Hans India, Jul 15»
Get exquisite designer wear at affordable price
New Delhi: Prêt-à-porter outfits from Ankur and Priyanka Modi, Pallavi Mohan and many more ace couturiers are now easily available at ... «Newsx, Jul 15»
David Villa Shows He's Still Got It with Exquisite Free-Kick for NYCFC
2010 World Cup winner David Villa showed he hasn't lost any of the ruthlessness that has brought him over 250 career goals with an ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
Cindy Jutras and the exquisite art of solving for gender inequality
Cindy Jutras and the exquisite art of solving for gender inequality. July 6, 2015 By Den Howlett 3. SUMMARY: Much is written about gender inequality yet little is ... «Diginomica, Jul 15»
Joseph Cornell: Wanderlust review – exquisite curiosities
So exquisite and simple, it heralds the childlike appeal of everything that follows. Cornell's first dealer – for all the tales of his untrained naivety ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
The Exquisite Sound of the Moment
There is a sound associated with total inner stillness, although inaudible, and to me that sound is exquisite. Often when I enter that stillness a ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
Butterflies and neighbors come together in exquisite children's book
It is an exquisite poster depicting plants that butterflies like: Joe-Pye Weed, anise hyssop, lantana, aster, zinnia, buddleia, purple coneflower, ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
Millionaire puts up Europe's most exquisite car collection up for sale …
Danish millionaire Henrik Frederiksen is offering his exquisite private car collection at 40 million dollars in an auction. The remarkable ... «Web India, Jul 15»
Ambika Pillai' Style Loft launches exquisite collection
Ambika Pillai's new fashion store Style Loft, the first-of-its-kind multi-brand outlet wore a charming look when an exquisite collection by 11 ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
FKA twigs at Glastonbury 2015 review – exquisite moves
Halfway through FKA twigs's performance of Video Girl, I didn't think my Glasto music experience would be surpassed – it was an exquisite ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
