Sentence examples for but rather to be from inspiring English sources

Beckett's art, too, is not to be understood, but rather, to be experienced.

It is not a thing to be much talked about, but rather to be felt.

The Americans will be present, he said, "not to fight but rather to be observers".

One of the characteristics of democratic leaders is not to be "strongmen" but rather to be just and tolerant.

But, Mr. Cuse insisted, viewers tune in not to witness how police work in reality but rather to be entertained.

Not so much to try to convert people to a particular faith tradition, but rather to be their authentic, fully present selves.

It is not part of my job to push an agenda, but rather to be relentlessly honest in everything I see, say and do.

He seems not to be smashing up meaning but, rather, to be gently picking up old pieces of meaning that he has found lying about.

The collection isn't built to be therapeutic but rather to be resonant and affecting; it is said to have all of these powers.

The best response to unfair interpretation is not to close up or clamp down, but rather to be even more open and encourage greater disclosure, clarity and debate.

When I watch old clips of Tommy Cooper, I'm not looking for a particular routine or gag but rather to be with him.