The Modernist's command was Pound's "Make it New.” The postmodern imperative is "Get it Used.” The more used the better. (Andrei Codrescu)

The Modernist's command was Pound's "Make it New.” The postmodern imperative is "Get it Used.” The more used the better.

Andrei Codrescu

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