Admiration Quote by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
“one reason we haven't any national art is because we have too much magnificence. All our capacity for admiration is used up on the splendor of palace-like railway stations and hotels. Our national tympanum is so deafened by that blare of sumptuousness that we have no ears for the still, small voice of beauty.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The American Magazine, 1914
Excessive grandeur distracts a nation from appreciating modest, everyday beauty.
In simple terms: Too much splendor drowns simple beauty.
Key Takeaway
Seek quiet beauty over flashy displays.
Themes
culture
beauty
values
art
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- heritage preservation
- personal mindfulness
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Aesthetic overload
national identity
attention
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance grandeur with subtlety?
- What small beauties do you overlook daily?
A Different Perspective
Grand architecture can also inspire and unify communities.
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