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The cities of America are inexpressibly tedious. The Bostonians take their learning too sadly; culture with them is an accomplishment rather than an atmosphere; their Hub, as they call it, is the paradise of prigs. Chicago is a sort of monster-shop, full of bustles and bores. Political life at Washington is like political life in a suburban vestry. Baltimore is amusing for a week, but Philadelphia is dreadfully provincial; and though one can dine in New York one could not dwell there.

+Fav | Go to Quote / Comment | Oscar Wilde |

An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which has never yet existed, from the greatest confederacy of nations down to a town meeting or a vestry.

+Fav | Go to Quote / Comment | Thomas Jefferson |

How can a bishop marry? How can he flirt? The most he can say is I will see you in the vestry after service.

+Fav | Go to Quote / Comment | Sydney Smith |