Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

An instinctive taste teaches men to build their churches with spire steeples which point as with a silent finger to the sky and stars.

An instinctive taste teaches men to build their churches wit

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a natural inclination within human beings to incorporate spire steeples in the design of churches. The spires are described as pointing towards the sky and stars, symbolizing a deeper, spiritual connection and a longing for something beyond earthly existence. This instinctive taste, rooted in our innate desire for transcendence, is said to guide individuals in the creation of sacred spaces that elevate the human spirit and direct it towards the divine realm.

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Religion

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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