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The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.
The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.
Petite ville, grand renom.
Small town, great renown.
Petite ville, grand renom.
Small town, great renown.
Even cities have their graves!
Even cities have their graves!
A tranquil city of good laws, fine architecture, and clean streets is like a classroom of obedient dullards, or a read more
A tranquil city of good laws, fine architecture, and clean streets is like a classroom of obedient dullards, or a field of gelded bulls - whereas a city of anarchy is a city of promise
If, in New York, you arrive late for an appointment, say, "I took a taxi
If, in New York, you arrive late for an appointment, say, "I took a taxi
The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of
each and every town or city.
The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of
each and every town or city.
God made the country, and man made the town.
God made the country, and man made the town.
A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.
A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.
Unless the Lord keep the city the watchman waketh in vain.
[Lat., Nisi Dominus frustra.]
Unless the Lord keep the city the watchman waketh in vain.
[Lat., Nisi Dominus frustra.]
