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Detroit turned out to be heaven, but it also turned out to be hell
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"Detroit turned out to be heaven, but it also turned out to be hell"

- Marvin Gaye

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In this quote, Marvin Gaye is expressing his conflicting feelings about the city of Detroit. On one hand, he describes it as "heaven," which suggests that he discovered delight, joy, and perhaps even success there. Nevertheless, he likewise acknowledges that it was "hell," suggesting that there were also unfavorable aspects to his experience in the city. This could refer to the difficulties and struggles he dealt with, both personally and expertly, while living in Detroit. It could also talk to the duality of the city itself, with its dynamic culture and community, however likewise its poverty, criminal offense, and other problems. Overall, this quote catches the complex and complex nature of Detroit, and the blended emotions that it stimulated in Marvin Gaye.

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Marvin Gaye This quote is written / told by Marvin Gaye between April 2, 1939 and April 1, 1984. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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