Ivan

“The ideal architect should be a man of letters, a skillful draftsman, a mathematician, familiar with historical studies, a diligent student of philosophy, acquainted with music, not ignorant of medicine, learned in the responses of jurisconsults, familiar with astronomy and astronomical calculations.”
― Vitruvius

“It was at Long Huruk that we encountered the vortex of the dream time of which we had so far only touched the periphery, for this was the semi-nomadic community of mystics and dream wanderers. As we tottered up the bank towards the crumbling longhouse, Nanyet came purposefully down and embraced us both – an unheard-of greeting between Indonesian strangers. He”
― Lawrence Blair, Ring of Fire: An Indonesia Odyssey

“Maybe the Constructionists are open? It was after seven in the morning. I’ll drop through there first. That decided, she turned and strode towards the Constructionist Guild building that she’d visited the day before, Terry happily sleeping on her shoulder.”
― J.L. Mullins, Binding

“Guy fell silent again. And then he said—and his voice sounded sorrowful and distressed—“Last week I killed my hamster.” “Just by staring at it?” I asked. “Yes,” confirmed Guy.”
― Jon Ronson, The Men Who Stare at Goats