Paracelsus

Man is a microcosm, or a little world, because he is an extract from all the stars and planets of the whole firmament, from the earth and the elements; and so he is their quintessence.

Swiss Scientist

Gene Fowler

For books are more than books, they are the life, the very heart and core of ages past, the reason why men lived and worked and died, the essence and quintessence of their lives.

American Journalist

Mahatma Gandhi

It is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business.

Indian Leader

Amy Lowell

For books are more than books, they are the life, the very heart and core of ages past, the reason why men worked and died, the essence and quintessence of their lives.

American Poet

Rachel Khoo

Crumpets for me are the quintessence of a British afternoon tea, the ideal winter warmer that would welcome me home from school.

British Chef

Brooks Atkinson

It seems not to have been written. It is the quintessence of life. It is the basic truth.

American Critic

Hannah Arendt

The earth is the very quintessence of the human condition.

German Historian

Think of 'quintessence' as the invisible, yet most vital, attribute of something.

Abstract Understanding

It's not about quantity, but the quality that makes something what it truly is.

Essential Quality

Use 'quintessence' to highlight a central idea when summarizing complex subjects.

Contextual Essence

'Quintessence' describes the best or most typical version of something.

Perfect Example

People often use 'quintessence' to express high praise for cultural works.

Cultural Reference

'Quintessence' can be subjective; it may differ from person to person.

Subjective Perception

'Quintessence' in ancient philosophy is outdated but appears in historical contexts.

Archaic Concept

In modern language, 'quintessence' is used metaphorically, inspired by ancient ideas.

Metaphorical Use

 And I think that is the quintessence of this 18-minute talk -- that there is no good lighting that is healthy and for our well-being without proper darkness.