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“The place smelled of fairgrounds, of lazy crowds, of nights when you stayed out because you couldn't go to bed, and it smelled like New York, of its calm and brutal indifference.” quote by Georges Simenon
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“The place smelled of fairgrounds, of lazy crowds, of nights when you stayed out because you couldn't go to bed, and it smelled like New York, of its calm and brutal indifference.”

Georges Simenon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Maigret and the Madman, 1955

The description captures New York’s paradoxical mix of bustling life and indifferent calm, reflecting both allure and harshness.

In simple terms: New York feels lively yet indifferent.

Key Takeaway

Notice the city’s dual nature.

Themes

city contrast atmosphere

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • writing
  • nightlife
  • urban exploration

Key Concepts

urbanism existentialism perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the city’s indifference affect you?
  • What draws you to such environments?
A Different Perspective

The portrayal may romanticize hardship, overlooking systemic issues.

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