Quote by Ed Koch

There was always a love-hate relationship with New York in the rest of the country, but I made them feel more love than hate.

There was always a love-hate relationship with New York in t

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, likely a well-known figure associated with New York, successfully influenced the opinions of others towards the city. Despite the general ambivalence or negative views people held towards New York, the speaker managed to generate more positive sentiments among those individuals. It implies that the speaker's influence or personal experiences somehow played a significant role in fostering a stronger love and admiration for New York, challenging the conventional narrative.

By Ed Koch

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