Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The city is recruited from the country.

The city is recruited from the country.

Summary

This quote implies that cities grow and expand by drawing or recruiting people from rural or country areas. It suggests that the urban population is composed of individuals who migrate or move from the rural areas seeking more opportunities, better jobs, or a different lifestyle. The quote highlights the dynamic relationship between urban and rural areas, as people from the countryside contribute to the growth and development of cities.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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