Cities Quote by China Mieville
“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.”
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.
Recognize and address hidden moral gaps.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- political analysis
- media commentary
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront moral contradictions in thriving societies?
- What responsibilities arise from recognizing such paradoxes?
The paradox can be romanticized, ignoring real suffering.