When we toured Sevilla one of our guides talked about someone (famous, I think a writer) who, in describing the female statue weather vane on the cathedral, said something like "She is the most woman nervous I know;; always moving but never going anywhere". Anyone know who, what, where.....
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LaGrange, Ga, USA
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Perhaps this may be it..... You never know. It could be the best thing that ever happened to me. - Hey! ... Jeez, I know that, Gilbert. - See you tomorrow. We're not going anywhere! ..... Now she can't stay put anywhere. She's the smartest, most beautiful girl in the world. ... 'cause they're always moving. But it's good. It's my life. Yeah. ...
www.script-o-rama.com/.../whats-eating-gilbert-grape-script.html - Cached - Similar From Google, of course My guide in October did not provide the quotation, but it would certainly be a proper one!!!
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Texan in CA
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"On one occasion she bade me go and challenge the famous giantess of Seville, La Giralda by name, who is as mighty and strong as if made of brass, and though never stirring from one spot, is the most restless and changeable woman in the world. I came, I saw, I conquered, and I made her stay quiet and
behave herself, for nothing but north winds blew for more than a week." (from Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes) That's all I got...
Posted by
LaGrange, Ga, USA
1178 posts
Eileen with Cervantes is more likely the correct source. Certainly would fit better!!!
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OP
Bellevue, WA
106 posts
EILEEN IT IS !!!! Wonderful quote, eh? Thanks very much
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Texan in CA
4415 posts
I'll be checking my mailbox daily for my Major Award!
Posted by
OP
Bellevue, WA
106 posts
Don't get too excited; your reward might only be the pleasure of helping a fellow traveler. And, of course, pride in your literary prowess!
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Texan in CA
4415 posts
OK, OK - I was afraid you'd say that, Mom ;-) Still, I'm gonna be REALLY
good for the next 3 weeks (only!) just in case...