Apartment Quote by Glenway Wescott
“New York City is a great apartment hotel in which everyone lives and no one is at home.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Middle of the World, 1935
Describes New York City as a transient, impersonal space where residents are never truly at home.
In simple terms: NYC feels like a shared hotel.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the alienating nature of urban life.
Themes
urban life
anonymity
transience
community
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- city living
- housing policy
- social isolation
- community building
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology of space
Questions to Reflect On
- How does constant movement affect belonging?
- What can foster true community in a city?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize urban anonymity.
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