Human faces Quote by Ismail Kadaré
““At street corners, where walls join, I thought I could see some familiar features, like outlines of human faces, the shadows of cheekbones and eyebrows. They are really there, caught in stone for all time, along with the marks left by earthquakes, winters and scourges wrought by men.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Snake's Skin by Ismail Kadaré, 1995
Stone preserves human likenesses and history, showing how nature and humanity intertwine.
In simple terms: Stone captures lasting human traces.
Observe how environments record stories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban exploration
- heritage tours
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories do you read in stone?
- How does time shape perception?
Interpretations can be subjective; not all see the same features.