"It's typical of Italian culture that we only start to feel emotional about something when we have the possibility to see it in front of us. By February, Italy will have Olympic fever"
- Alberto Tomba
About this Quote
Alberto Tomba's quote speaks to the enthusiastic nature of Italian culture. He recommends that Italians only become emotionally bought something when they can see it in front of them. This is likely due to the fact that Italians are extremely visual people, and they need to be able to see something to really value it. This is why Tomba believes that by February, Italy will have Olympic fever. He is recommending that when the Olympics come to Italy, individuals will become mentally invested in the event and will be filled with enjoyment and enthusiasm. This is a testament to the passionate nature of Italian culture, and how they are able to become so mentally invested in something when they can see it in front of them.
This quote is written / told by Alberto Tomba somewhere between December 19, 1966 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from Italy.
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