Commute with me, my Love, and be merry; How vain in the City to dwell When apple-trees blow in Dobbs' Ferry And lilacs adorn New Rochelle! White Plains is the Garden of Allah And Pelham's the Pearl of the Sea; There's bliss in the name of Valhalla -- Oh, fly to the Suburbs with me!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love and joy are better in the suburbs than in the city.
- In plain terms
- City life is dull compared to nature and peace in the suburbs.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature and quiet neighborhoods can improve your quality of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer city or suburbs?
- What makes life merry?
Another view
Cities offer culture and convenience that suburbs may lack.
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