"Not far from our house, and opposite the old church with the golden cross, stood a large building, even larger than the church, and having many towers"
- Max Muller
About this Quote
This quote by Max Muller paints a brilliant photo of a huge building standing opposite an old church with a gold cross. The building is referred to as being also bigger than the church, and also having lots of towers. This suggests that the structure is a grand as well as outstanding framework, likely a castle or palace of some kind. The truth that it is not far from the audio speaker's home implies that it is an acquainted sight, as well as may be a neighborhood site. It is possible that the structure is a symbol of power as well as wide range, and its existence near the church may be a reminder of the significance of religious beliefs in the area. Whatever the structure is, it is clear that it is an impressive and also imposing structure, and one that has a significant visibility in the area.
This quote is written / told by Max Muller between December 6, 1823 and October 28, 1900. He/she was a famous Educator from Germany.
The author also have 22 other quotes.
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