Quote by Sydney Smith

My living in Yorkshire was so far out of the way, that it was eleven miles away from a lemon

My living in Yorkshire was so far out of the way, that it wa

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's location in Yorkshire was remote and isolated. They use the unusual comparison of being "eleven miles away from a lemon" to emphasize just how far removed they were from the amenities and luxuries of modern life. The statement highlights the scarcity and lack of access to certain resources, possibly indicating a simple or even challenging way of life in that particular area.

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