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“A fountain is the memory of nature, this marvelous sound of a little river in the mountains translated to the city. For me, a fountain doesn't mean a big jet of water. It means humidity, the origin of life.” quote by Jaume Plensa
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“A fountain is the memory of nature, this marvelous sound of a little river in the mountains translated to the city. For me, a fountain doesn't mean a big jet of water. It means humidity, the origin of life.”

Jaume Plensa

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Fountain” by Jaume Plensa, 2015

A fountain symbolizes nature’s memory, echoing mountain rivers in urban settings, representing humidity and life's origin.

In simple terms: Fountains echo nature’s life‑giving water.

Key Takeaway

Seek natural rhythms in city life.

Themes

nature memory urban life humidity

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

poetic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • city planning
  • landscape architecture
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

symbolism environmental perception urban design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you notice nature’s subtle signs in daily life?
  • What does humidity represent to you?
A Different Perspective

Urban noise can drown subtle natural cues.

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