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The two elements the traveler first captures in the big city are extra human architecture and furious rhythm. Geometry a
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"The two elements the traveler first captures in the big city are extra human architecture and furious rhythm. Geometry and anguish"

- Federico Garcia Lorca

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This quote by Federico Garcia Lorca talks to the experience of a traveler showing up in a huge city. The tourist is right away struck by the towering architecture, which is larger than life and can be seen as a sign of human aspiration and progress. At the exact same time, the tourist is overwhelmed by the furious rhythm of the city, which is identified by a sense of seriousness and chaos. The combination of these 2 aspects creates a special atmosphere of geometry and anguish, as the traveler is concurrently in awe of the city's magnificence and overwhelmed by its strength. This quote catches the duality of the huge city experience, which can be both inspiring and challenging.
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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Federico Garcia Lorca between June 5, 1898 and August 19, 1936. He was a famous Poet from Spain. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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