Quote by G. K. Chesterton

Your next-door neighbor is not a man; he is an environment. He is the barking of a dog; he is the noise of a piano; he is a dispute about a party wall; he is drains that are worse than yours, or roses that are better than yours.

Your next-door neighbor is not a man; he is an environment.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that our neighbors are not solely individuals but rather encompass all the elements and factors that exist within their environment. It suggests that neighbors are not just people but also encompass the sounds they make, the objects they possess, and the situations that arise between them and us. It portrays neighbors as both a source of potential annoyance and envy, as they can bring noise and conflicts, but also possess qualities that surpass our own. Overall, the quote illustrates the multi-faceted and dynamic nature of the relationships we have with our neighbors.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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