Quote by Thomas Jefferson

New York, like London, seems to be a cloacina [toilet] of all the depravities of human nature.

New York, like London, seems to be a cloacina [toilet] of al

Summary

This quote suggests that both New York and London are considered to be places where all the vices and corruptions of human behavior converge. The comparison to a toilet emphasizes the belief that these cities serve as gathering grounds for various immoral or degenerate aspects of society. It highlights the notion that both cities can be seen as hubs of negative influences and questionable morality.

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