Brian SelznickThe machine was so intricate, so complicated, that he almost got dizzy looking at it. Even in its sad state of disrepair, it was beautiful.
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The machine was so intricate, so complicated, that he almost got dizzy looking at it. Even in its sad state of disrepair, it was beautiful. is a statement about the beauty of machines. When something has not been maintained or used properly, it looks like it has been in the trash. But when in reality, it has not been taken care of at all and still runs perfectly in its current state.
Source: The Invention Of Hugo Cabret
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