Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
I never weary of great churches. It is my favorite kind of mountain scenery. Mankind was never so happily inspired as when it made a cathedral.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses admiration for cathedrals as artistic achievements that elevate human inspiration and creativity.
In this quote, Robert Louis Stevenson conveys his deep appreciation for cathedrals, likening them to majestic mountains. He suggests that these grand structures are not only artistic masterpieces but also represent a peak of human inspiration and collective effort, where mankind has channeled its creativity and spirituality into magnificent architecture.
Themes
CathedralsArchitectureInspirationArtScenery
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a cultural event, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of art in society.
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