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“I hear in the big city, girls dress up like sexy witches and sexy vampires and sexy Easter bunnies, and go to parties where they do all sorts of scandalous things," Kami said. "Luckily you and me, we got to walk around our town looking at our neighbours' gardens and remarking 'My, that's a…” quote by Sarah Rees Brennan
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“I hear in the big city, girls dress up like sexy witches and sexy vampires and sexy Easter bunnies, and go to parties where they do all sorts of scandalous things," Kami said. "Luckily you and me, we got to walk around our town looking at our neighbours' gardens and remarking 'My, that's a good-looking scarecrow' to each other. I guess this is why our natures are so beautiful and unspoilt.”

Sarah Rees Brennan

About This Quote

The speaker contrasts urban nightlife excess with simple, pure pleasures of small-town life, valuing innocence.

In simple terms: Contrast between city excess and simple town life.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate simple, pure moments.

Themes

innocence community contrast values

Mood

nostalgic thoughtful

Type

philosophical contemplative

When to use this quote

  • city nightlife
  • small-town walks
  • observing neighbors

Key Concepts

urban vs rural social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What simple pleasures do you cherish?
  • How do you balance excitement and calm?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize rural simplicity.

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