Quote by Federico Garcia Lorca

The two elements the traveler first captures in the big city are extra human architecture and furious rhythm. Geometry and anguish. At first glance, the rhythm may be confused with gaiety, but when you look more closely at the mechanism of social life and the painful slavery of both men and machines, you see that it is nothing but a kind of typical, empty anguish that makes even crime and gangs forgivable means of escape.

The two elements the traveler first captures in the big city

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This quote suggests that when a traveler arrives in a big city, they immediately notice the notable features of its architecture and the fast-paced rhythm of life. While the initial impression may seem lively and cheerful, upon closer observation, one realizes the underlying social dynamics and the struggles faced by both people and machinery. The energetic rhythm is a veneer that conceals the emptiness and suffering prevalent in the city. As a result, crime and gang-related activities are viewed as forgivable attempts to escape this pervasive anguish.

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