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    Smyrna, Rhodes, Colophon, Salamis, Chios, Argos, Athens--these
    seven cities contend as to being the birthplace of the
    illustrious Homer.
    [Lat., Smyrna, Rhodos, Colophon, Salamis, Chios, Argos, Athenae,
    Hae septem certant de stirpe insignis Homeri.]

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Fields and trees are not willing to teach me anything; but this
can be effected by men residing in read more

Fields and trees are not willing to teach me anything; but this
can be effected by men residing in the city.

by Plato Found in: Cities Quotes,
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When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life read more

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Cities Quotes,
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Far from gay cities, and the ways of men.

Far from gay cities, and the ways of men.

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The point of cities is multiplicity of choice.

The point of cities is multiplicity of choice.

by Jane Jacobs Found in: Cities Quotes,
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Friends and loves we have none, nor wealth, nor blest abode
But the hope, the burning hope, and the read more

Friends and loves we have none, nor wealth, nor blest abode
But the hope, the burning hope, and the road, the lonely road.
Not for us are content, and quiet, and peace of mind,
For we go seeking cities that we shall never find.

by John Masefield Found in: Cities Quotes,
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Towered cities please us then,
And the busy hum of men.

Towered cities please us then,
And the busy hum of men.

by John Milton Found in: Cities Quotes,
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I dwelt in a city enchanted,
And lonely indeed was my lot;
. . . .
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I dwelt in a city enchanted,
And lonely indeed was my lot;
. . . .
Though the latitude's rather uncertain,
And the longitude also is vague,
The persons I pity who know not the City
The beautiful City of Prague.

by W.j. Prowse Found in: Cities Quotes,
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He [Caesar Augustus] found a city built of brick; he left it
built of marble.
[Lat., Urbem lateritiam read more

He [Caesar Augustus] found a city built of brick; he left it
built of marble.
[Lat., Urbem lateritiam accepit, mamoream relinquit.]

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The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of
each and every town or city.

The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the centre of
each and every town or city.

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