Quote by T. S. Eliot

When the Stranger says: What is the meaning of this city ? Do you huddle close together because you love each other? What will you answer? We all dwell together To make money from each other? or This is a community?

When the Stranger says: What is the meaning of this city ? D

Summary

This quote questions the true purpose and essence of living in a city. The Stranger wonders if people gather in cities out of genuine love and connection with one another or simply to exploit one another economically. The quote challenges individuals to reflect on their motivation for living in a city and prompts them to consider whether it is truly a community built on love and support, or merely a place where people seek financial gain from one another.

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