Whatever you decide to create or make or do, let yourself focus fully with all your ability because there is none of that, not even knowledge or wisdom in the grave where we all will go. (Sandy’s understanding and wording)
Ecclesiastical 9: 10
I will use Enzo’s words for this post. First what he said in general about himself and his life then about his work as an engineer. The photographs were all taken by me in the museum built to celebrate Ferrari.
Cars are not my passion but how people reach such heights of perfection in what they do and remain focused is of interest to me. Hence what they say is relevant in helping me understand a little of how they think.
” The best Ferrari that has ever been built is the next one.” Enzo
Here are some personal things he said:
” I consider myself weak and so I put on a kind of mask. I put it on to hide myself.”
“There is no triumph or glory in the world that is worth an inch of human skin.”
“I am convinced that when a man tells a woman that he loves her, he only means that he desires her ; and that the only total love in this world is that of a father for his son.”
Here are some sayings about his work I have alternated them with some of his and his colleagues workmanship.
” The dreams become bigger, much bigger, to build a car that doesn’t slow in the curves , that flies without leaving the ground.”
” The future is always in the hands of those who know how to preempt it.”
” I am the one who dreamt Ferrari.”
” I should like to put something new into my cars every morning- an inclination that terrifies my staff.”
Enzo Ferrari died in 1988.
“Racing cars are neither beautiful nor ugly. They become beautiful when they win.” Enzo
I hope you enjoyed this as much as Roy!
Sandy🤣
I’d have enjoyed this museum as well! I have always had the ‘need for speed’ in my blood, lol. I was driving my Mustang Cobra which caught my husband’s eye. Wait, was it me or the car that caught his eye?? 😂🤣 Still a good joke!! As the car is long gone and I am still here!! 🙂
Such an amazing museum.
Yes it was Roy’s treat but I got interested!😉
Now you enjoy the birds . They too have speed!!! and as you say you are still together. A good story thank you for sharing Donna.
I totally enjoyed this post, Sandy! We recently visited the National Corvette Museum here in the U.S as Mike’s treat and we have a post coming up soon. I don’t know a thing about engines or horsepower or any of that stuff, but I do love seeing pretty cars.
Thank you ! I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Look forward to sharing yours with Roy.
My husband is a big car guy and he’d totally geek out at visiting this museum I like how you found the beauty in the “faces” and the quotes really gave me a flavor for the kind of man Enzo was. I was quite taken aback by this quote in particular: “I am convinced that when a man tells a woman that he loves her, he only means that he desires her ; and that the only total love in this world is that of a father for his son.” What an odd fellow.
Yes that dug into me really sore!!!
Fascinating Sandy! I bet Roy loved it👏Xx
Yes, a boy with toys.🤣