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“A city like London was always going to be a paradox, the best of it so very riddled with the opposite, so Swiss-cheesed with moral holes.” quote by China Mieville
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“A city like London was always going to be a paradox, the best of it so very riddled with the opposite, so Swiss-cheesed with moral holes.”

China Mieville

About This Quote

Source Novel: Perdido City by China Miéville, 2007

London is depicted as a vibrant yet contradictory metropolis, full of brilliance but riddled with moral emptiness.

In simple terms: London is brilliant but morally hollow.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address hidden moral gaps.

Themes

paradox urban life morality contradiction

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • political analysis
  • media commentary
  • personal ethics

Key Concepts

cityscape ethical decay social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront moral contradictions in thriving societies?
  • What responsibilities arise from recognizing such paradoxes?
A Different Perspective

The paradox can be romanticized, ignoring real suffering.

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