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In the busy haunts of men.
In the busy haunts of men.
A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.
A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.
God made the country, and man made the town.
God made the country, and man made the town.
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
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount
Zion, on the sides of the north, the read more
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount
Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
Even cities have their graves!
Even cities have their graves!
Seven cities warr'd for Homer being dead,
Who living had no roofe to shroud his head.
Seven cities warr'd for Homer being dead,
Who living had no roofe to shroud his head.
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.]
Fields and trees are not willing to teach me anything; but this
can be effected by men residing in read more
Fields and trees are not willing to teach me anything; but this
can be effected by men residing in the city.
