I see a cathedral, for instance, one thats stood for centuries and I marvel and I wonder... How many people passed through the doors? What did they pray for? How many wars did they wish to see ended? How many christenings, weddings, and funerals? Same thing with a record, I guess. Who bought it? Did they ever make love while it was playing? How many times did they read the notes in the cover? Did a song on the album change their life? I suppose it's odd to think about things like that.
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About Benjamin R. Smith, Atlas
Benjamin R. Smith, Atlas.
Themes
- History — Lessons from the past and the arc of human civilisation
- Imagination — The creative power of the mind and visionary thinking
- Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection