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Toga Quote by Erich Maria Remarque

“Po danu Lisabon ima nečeg naivno teatralnog što privlači i očarava — ali je noću grad iz bajke koji se sa blistavo osvijetljenim terasama spušta ka moru, kao neka nagizdana žena što se naginje ka svom tamnoplavom ljubavniku.” quote by Erich Maria Remarque
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““Po danu Lisabon ima nečeg naivno teatralnog što privlači i očarava — ali je noću grad iz bajke koji se sa blistavo osvijetljenim terasama spušta ka moru, kao neka nagizdana žena što se naginje ka svom tamnoplavom ljubavniku.””

Erich Maria Remarque

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Bridge, 1932

The city at night is a fairy‑tale, illuminated and enchanting, like a beautiful woman leaning toward her dark lover.

In simple terms: Night city feels magical and romantic.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate beauty in everyday surroundings.

Themes

beauty romance urban life

Mood

dreamy poetic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • night photography
  • travel
  • creative writing
  • urban exploration

Key Concepts

aestheticism symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What night scenes inspire you?
  • How does light change your perception of a city?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing can overlook urban challenges.

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