All alone Quote by Joscelyn Godwin
“The usual struggle squeezing my bloated Citroën, absurdly named “Picasso,” in or out of any old Italian town. I should be taking a year over this and doing it on a donkey. Eventually found the road to the church of the Madonna of San Biagio, a foursquare temple sitting all alone in the plain. Sangallo's fantasy of the Doric order in honey-colored sandstone, with shell-niches, rosettes, oculi under heavy entablatures. Any one ignorant of geometry scarcely dare enter this shrine to number, measure, and weight. So clean and crisp I could eat it for breakfast.”
About This Quote
He describes the difficulty of navigating a cramped car in an old town, then marvels at a solitary, geometrically perfect church.
In simple terms: He struggles with a small car, then admires a beautiful church.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate simple beauty.
Themes
travel
architecture
geometry
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
cultural
aesthetic
When to use this quote
- road trips
- cultural tours
- photography
Key Concepts
urban congestion
historical sites
Questions to Reflect On
- How does architecture affect mood?
- What draws you to historic sites?
A Different Perspective
Beauty can be found in unexpected places.
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