Why would anyone even
Why would anyone even bring up the issue (of the statues) in a country where there are more than 10 state-owned institutions that teach sculpting and more than 20 others that teach the history of art? Gamal El-Ghitani
Statues
The famous statue of
The famous statue of Christ the Redeemer that overlooks Rio de Janeiro is only 130 feet tall. McGuinty’s eco-idols [Wind Turbines] will be three times that height, but will serve the same imposing purpose. Ezra Levant
In fact some Jews
In fact some Jews themselves even claim that there should be a statue to Adolf Hitler in Israel because he created the state of Israel…which is absolutely true, without Adolf Hitler Israel woud not exist Eustace Mullins
Bodies devoid of mind
Bodies devoid of mind are as statues in the market place. Euripides
Man himself is an
Man himself is an enigma in motion; his questions never stay asked; whereas the mold, the footprint, and by natural extension, the statue itself, like the vaults, the arches, the temples with which man records his own passing, remain immobile and fix a moment of man’s life, upon which one might endlessly meditate. Emile Chartier
Idols aren\\’t stone statues.
Idols aren’t stone statues. They are thoughts, desires, and longings that we worship in the place of the true God Elyse Fitzpatrick
It does not matter
It does not matter whether one paints a picture, writes a poem, or carves a statue – simplicity is the mark of a master-hand. Elsie de Wolfe
Surely it is one
Surely it is one of the requisites of a tasteful garb that the expression of effort to please shall be wanting in it; that the mysteries of the toilet shall not be suggested by it; that the steps to its completion shall be knocked away like the sculptor’s ladder from the statue, and the mental … Read more
Sometimes people damage paintings
Sometimes people damage paintings or sculpture because they love it. They throw their arms around a statue in a fit of hysterical passion and it falls over. Elizabeth Kostova
There\\’s a wonderful old
There’s a wonderful old Italian joke about a poor man who goes to church every day and prays before the statue of a great saint,’Dear saint-please, please, please…give me the grace to win the lottery.’ This lament goes on for months. Finally the exasperated statue come to life, looks down at the begging man and … Read more