Quote by Herb Caen

A city is not gauged by its length and width, but by the broadness of its vision and the height of its dreams.

A city is not gauged by its length and width, but by the bro

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the true measure of a city's greatness is not its physical size, but rather its ambition and aspirations. It suggests that the vision of a city, and its ability to imagine and pursue bigger dreams, is what truly distinguishes it. While the dimensions of a city may be important, they are secondary when compared to the breadth of its vision and the heights it strives to reach. This quote implies that a city's progress and significance should not be limited by physical constraints, but rather driven by the limitless potential of its dreams.

By Herb Caen

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