Michael angelo Quote by Caroline Alexander
““I have seen Fuji, the most dainty and graceful of all mountains; and also Kinchinjunga: only Michael Angelo among men could have conceived such grandeur. But give me Erebus for my friend. Whoever made Erebus knew all the charm of horizontal lines, and the lines of Erebus are for the most part nearer the horizontal then the vertical. And so he is the most restful mountain in the world, and I was glad when I knew that our hut would lie at his feet. And always there floated from his crater the lazy banner of his cloud of steam.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mountains of the Moon by Caroline Alexander, 2005
Describes awe for majestic mountains, preferring Erebus for its tranquil, horizontal lines.
In simple terms: Erebus is a calm, horizontal mountain.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate subtle beauty in nature.
Themes
nature
mountains
aesthetics
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
descriptive
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hiking
- landscape photography
- travel planning
Key Concepts
geography
visual perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does Erebus symbolize for you?
- How does landscape shape mood?
A Different Perspective
The description may romanticize geography over scientific accuracy.
