We are at the classic-romantic barrier now, where on one side we see a cycle as it appears immediately—and this is an important way of seeing it—and where on the other side we can begin to see it as a mechanic does in terms of underlying form—and this is an important way of seeing things too. These tools for example—this wrench—has a certain romantic beauty to it, but its purpose is always purely classical. It's designed to change the underlying form of the machine.


Ch. 8 - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)

Robert M. Pirsig Quotes

We are at the classic-romantic barrier now, where on one side we see a cycle as it appears immediately—and this is an important way of seeing...

We are at the classic-romantic barrier now, where on one side we see a cycle as it appears immediately—and this is an important way of seeing...

We are at the classic-romantic barrier now, where on one side we see a cycle as it appears immediately—and this is an important way of seeing...

We are at the classic-romantic barrier now, where on one side we see a cycle as it appears immediately—and this is an important way of seeing...