Quote by Henry Miller

The city is loveliest when the sweet death racket begins. Her own life lived in defiance of nature, her electricity, her frigidaires, her soundproof walls, the glint of lacquered nails, the plumes that wave across the corrugated sky. Here in the coffin depths grow the everlasting flowers sent by telegraph.

The city is loveliest when the sweet death racket begins. He

Summary

This quote suggests that the true beauty of a city is experienced when chaos and the inevitability of death surround it. It emphasizes the artificial aspects of urban life, from modern conveniences like electricity and appliances, to the superficialities of fashion and manicured appearances. In amidst the noise and artificiality, the city still manages to create moments of beauty, symbolized by the everlasting flowers that arrive via telegraph in the darkest depths, highlighting the resilience and vibrancy that can be found even in the face of mortality.

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