The politics of surprise leads through the Gates of Astonishment into the Kingdom of Hope. Votes: 6
Max LernerExplanation separates us from astonishment, which is the only gateway to the incomprehensible. Votes: 4
Eugene IonescoThe way to do research is to attack the facts at the point of greatest astonishment. Votes: 4
Celia GreenMy sculptures cause an uproar, astonishment, and put a smile on your face. Votes: 1
Florentijn HofmanIn extraordinary events ignorance of their causes produces astonishment. Votes: 0
Marcus Tullius CiceroThere is that unique moment when one confronts something new and astonishment begins. Votes: 0
Diane AckermanWhen I wake up, I wake to something worse. It's the astonishment of being myself Votes: 0
Jorge Luis BorgesI find to my astonishment that an unhappy marriage goes on being unhappy when it is over. Votes: 0
Rebecca WestThe worship of convention has never yet led to astonishment and a joyous leap in human potential. Votes: 0
Tama J. Kieves