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What I like about cities is that everything is king size, the beauty and the ugliness
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"What I like about cities is that everything is king size, the beauty and the ugliness"

- Joseph Brodsky

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This quote by Joseph Brodsky speaks with the duality of city life. On one hand, cities are full of charm and magnificence, from the looming skyscrapers to the bustling roads. On the other hand, cities can additionally be full of ugliness, from the air pollution and also overcrowding to the destitution and also crime. Brodsky is stating that he suches as cities because they teem with extremes, both great and bad. He appreciates the reality that cities are larger than life, and that they can be both gorgeous and also awful at the exact same time. He is attracted to the intricacy of city life, and the fact that it can be both a source of pleasure as well as misery. In this quote, Brodsky is revealing his appreciation for the distinct and complex nature of cities.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joseph Brodsky between May 24, 1940 and January 28, 1996. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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