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Hell has been described as a pocket edition of Chicago
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"Hell has been described as a pocket edition of Chicago"

- Ashley Montagu

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This quote by Ashley Montagu is a humorous comparison of the concept of Hell to the city of Chicago. Montagu is recommending that Hell is a miniature variation of Chicago, suggesting that the city is disorderly and filled with suffering. This comparison is likely suggested to be an alerting to individuals to prevent the sins and temptations of the city, as it could lead to a life of misery and misery. The quote likewise implies that Chicago is a location of terrific suffering, and that it is a place to be prevented. Montagu's quote is a tip to people to be mindful of their actions and to pursue a life of righteousness and virtue, as it is the only way to avoid the suffering of Hell.

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Ashley Montagu This quote is written / told by Ashley Montagu between June 28, 1905 and November 26, 1999. He was a famous Scientist from United Kingdom. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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