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It was a good place for getting lost in, a city no one ever knew, a city explored from the neutral heart outward, until
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"It was a good place for getting lost in, a city no one ever knew, a city explored from the neutral heart outward, until after many years, it defined itself into a jumble of clearings separated by stretches of the unknown, through which the narrowest of paths had been cut"

- V. S. Naipaul

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This quote talks to the concept of expedition and discovery. It suggests that a city can be a place of secret and intrigue, where one can get lost in the unidentified. It indicates that it requires time to uncover the tricks of a city, and that it is just through exploration and discovery that the city exposes itself. The quote likewise recommends that the courses that are cut through the unknown are narrow, suggesting that it takes a great deal of effort and dedication to reveal the secrets of a city. This quote speaks with the idea that exploration and discovery can be a gratifying experience, and that it can cause a greater understanding of the world around us.

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Trinidad and Tobago Flag This quote is written / told by V. S. Naipaul somewhere between August 17, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from Trinidad and Tobago. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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