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Chicago is an October sort of city even in spring
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"Chicago is an October sort of city even in spring"

- Nelson Algren

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This quote by Nelson Algren speaks with the one-of-a-kind personality of the city of Chicago. It suggests that even in the spring, when the weather is generally moderate and also positive, the city still has a particular chilliness to it. This chilliness is reflective of the city's background and society, which is often connected with the cold and also gusty months of October. The quote suggests that Chicago is a city that is not easily forgotten, which its character and environment continue to be even in the warmer months. It recommends that the city has a particular eternity to it, and that it will certainly always be an area of terrific appeal and also society. The quote also talks to the resilience of the city, as well as how it can still be enjoyed and also valued also when faced with altering periods.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Nelson Algren between March 28, 1909 and May 9, 1981. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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