I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.
Duke EllingtonRead
San Francisco is one of the great cultural plateaus of the world - one of the really urbane communities in the United States - one of the truly cosmopolitan places and for many, many years, it always has had a warm welcome for human beings from all over the world
Interpretation
What this quote means
San Francisco is celebrated as a diverse and welcoming city with rich cultural contributions.
Duke Ellington's quote highlights San Francisco as a significant cultural hub that embraces diversity and cosmopolitanism. He emphasizes the city's historical openness and warmth toward people from various backgrounds, making it a unique place for cultural exchange and artistic expression.
Themes
San FranciscoCultureDiversityCosmopolitanWelcome
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about cultural appreciation during a city event, one might say, 'As Duke Ellington expressed, San Francisco remains a warm welcome for people from all over the world.'
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