Billy Collins

In the long revolt against inherited forms that has by now become the narrative of 20th-century poetry in English, no poet was more flamboyant or more recognizable in his iconoclasm than Cummings.

American Poet

Charles Jencks

It's a mark of any icon that it should be open to iconoclasm.

American Architect

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Rough work, iconoclasm, but the only way to get at truth.

American Writer

Iconoclasm often implies a bold stance against accepted standards or practices.

Challenging Norms

Using 'iconoclasm' can suggest a provocative, critical attitude towards traditional beliefs.

Provocative Tone

Iconoclasm isn't always bad; it can be seen as a drive for innovation or improvement.

Not Always Negative

In history, iconoclasm was a literal act, with icons and statues being physically destroyed.

Historical Context

Originally, iconoclasm is strongly linked with religious reforms or upheavals.

Religious Associations

The term is specific to the destruction of revered symbols, primarily in religious or political contexts.

Specific Term

Iconoclasm extends to all areas of life, questioning widespread beliefs, not just religious ones.

Beyond Religion

'Iconoclasm' often manifests as doubt or suspicion towards commonly accepted ideas.

Manifests as Doubt

Iconoclasm can represent a personal trait of independence and a tendency to think differently.

Individualism

 preserve the dignity and sanctity of them all I blush whenever I show this it is yours to interpret but one thing I could say is that it's a combination of iconoclasm

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 I blush whenever I show this. It is yours to interpret. But one thing I can say is that it's a combination of iconoclasm and adoration.

Iconoclasm

Challenging Norms

Provocative Tone

Not Always Negative

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