Quote by Cyril Connolly

Slums may well be breeding-grounds of crime, but middle-class suburbs are incubators of apathy and delirium.

Slums may well be breeding-grounds of crime, but middle-clas

Summary

This quote suggests that while slums are often associated with crime and negative consequences, middle-class suburbs can also cultivate a sense of indifference and obliviousness to the realities of the world. It implies that the comfort and luxury of suburban living can lead to a detachment from social issues and a lack of empathy towards those living in less privileged conditions. The quote criticizes the apathy and ignorance that can arise in middle-class suburbs, contrasting them with the more visible problems found in slums.

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Crime

By Cyril Connolly

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