"Not only is New York City the nation's melting pot, it is also the casserole, the chafing dish and the charcoal grill"
- John Lindsay
About this Quote
John Lindsay's quote is a metaphor for the variety of New York City. He is saying that the city is not simply a melting pot, however likewise a range of other dishes. The melting pot is a metaphor for the blending of different cultures, while the casserole, chafing dish, and charcoal grill represent the different tastes and experiences that come together to develop the distinct culture of New York City. The quote is a pointer that the city is a place of many different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, which these distinctions must be celebrated. It is a pointer that the city is a place of acceptance and inclusion, which everyone should be invited and appreciated.
This quote is written / told by John Lindsay between November 24, 1921 and December 19, 2000. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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