It is by all odds the loftiest of cities. It even managed to reach the highest point in the sky at the lowest moment of the depression.
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By comparison with other less hectic days, the city is unconfortable and inconvenient; but New Yorkers tempramentally do not crave comfort and convenience - if they did they would live elsewhere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
New Yorkers value the vibrancy and energy of city life over comfort.
E. B. White highlights that the discomfort and inconvenience of city living are accepted by New Yorkers as part of their lifestyle. Instead of seeking comfort, they embrace the unique challenges and lively atmosphere that urban life offers, suggesting a philosophical acceptance of the complexities of life in a bustling city.
Themes
New YorkCity LifeDiscomfortPhilosophyVibrancy
In practice
Example use cases
To describe the relentless pace of urban living when motivating colleagues to embrace challenges on the job.
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