"A city is a large community where people are lonesome together"
- Herbert Prochnow
About this Quote
This quote by Herbert Prochnow speaks with the paradox of city life. On the one hand, cities are dynamic hubs of activity, with people reoccuring, and an apparently limitless variety of activities and chances. On the other hand, cities can be lonely locations, where people are surrounded by others, yet still feel isolated and alone. This quote suggests that, despite the hustle and bustle of city life, it can be hard to make significant connections with others. It is a pointer that, even in a large community, it is possible to feel lonely. This quote motivates us to take the time to connect to others and construct meaningful relationships, even in the midst of a hectic city life.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
