Quotation
Quote by George Frederic Verdon
One of our most valuable possessions.
Explore the idea
Understanding this quote
The statement describes an unspecified possession as especially valuable to a group. “One of” means it is among several important things, not necessarily the single most valuable. The words emphasize strong appreciation while leaving both the possession and the group unnamed.
Source & trust
About this quotation
- Source
- Wiley Online Library, Art History
- Format
- Article
Explore the idea
Topics
Join the community
Keep meaningful words close.
Save quotes, follow people and topics, join conversations, and publish words of your own.
Conversation
0 comments
No comments yet.
Start the conversation about this quote.
Read quote“I never stop learning, because your bank accounts are a reflection of what happened before—not a reflection of what’s happening now.”
“Problema monetară, după războiul mondial, a devenit centrul preocupărilor economice.”
“The Analects and the abacus are inseparable.”
“Money is certainly essential, but you will lose out if making money is your sole aim in life.”
“This remarkable collection goes far beyond its monetary value; it represents a lifetime of passion, care, and meticulous effort.”
“It is harder to give out money than to take in money.”
“Não é o dinheiro que faz gente boa. Gente boa quer construir, meter bronca.”
“Pregunte cuánto cuesta tirarlo al mar, y le enviaré telegráficamente su importe. Yo a los colonos debo pagarles lo que les ha costado cosecharlo.”
“كنت بروح الأفراح جدعنة من غير فلوس”
“O King, my house is mahapurana (very old) like the Bhagavata, but while the Bhagavata is replete with artha (profound sense), the house contains no artha (money).”
Loose Threads, Bright Wings
Jun wants to prove he can repair every puppet before the weekend performance. After his hurried fixes make matters worse, he learns to ask what each broken object is trying to become.
Read Story