Enough, enough, enough! Say no more! Lump the whole thing! say that the Creator made Italy from designs by Michael Angelo!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Twain enthusiastically praises Italy's artistic heritage and Michelangelo.
- In plain terms
- Italy was made by great artists.
- What can you take from it?
- Value artistic legacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a place great?
- Why praise art?
Another view
Italy has diverse history beyond art.
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