Building Quote by Maureen Johnson
“i get a little romantic about the old Empire State. Just looking at it makes me want to play some Frank Sinatra tunes and sway a little. I have a crush on a building. I'd been in there several times but never to work. I always knew there were offices in there but the face never penetrated, really. You don't work in the Empire State Building. You propose in the Empire State Building. You sneak a flask up there and raise a toast to the whole city of New York.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die”, 2015
The Empire State Building evokes romantic nostalgia, inspiring personal fantasies of love and celebration beyond its functional role.
In simple terms: The building feels like a romantic, celebratory place.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imagination in everyday spaces.
Themes
romance
nostalgia
urban fantasy
celebration
personal mythos
Mood
wistful
inspired
Type
literary
personal reflection
When to use this quote
- tourism
- creative writing
- personal rituals
Key Concepts
place attachment
symbolic architecture
cultural icon
dreamscape
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal meanings do you assign to iconic landmarks?
- How can imagination transform ordinary experiences?
A Different Perspective
The view may romanticize a commercial space, ignoring its history.
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