Blue and gold Quote by C Kilmer Myers
“We have relegated the saints to a pink and blue and gold world of plaster statuary that belongs to the past; it is a hangover, a relic, of the Dark Ages when men were the children of fantasy's magic.”
About This Quote
Modern culture treats saints as decorative relics, a nostalgic hangover from a mythic past.
In simple terms: Saints are now just decorative, nostalgic symbols.
Key Takeaway
Re‑evaluate the relevance of past ideals.
Themes
culture
history
myth
nostalgia
relic
sanctity
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
blue and gold:0
children:0
dark ages:0
fantasy:0
saints:1
hangover relic:1
statuary belongs:0
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- religious education
- artistic representation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
symbolism
cultural memory
mythic imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What values do these relics still convey?
- How can we integrate mythic inspiration with modern life?
A Different Perspective
Over‑romanticizing the past can ignore present realities.
