London is a roost for every bird.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- London attracts people from all walks of life, much like a bird roost.
- In plain terms
- London is full of diverse people from everywhere.
- What can you take from it?
- Cities draw a wide variety of individuals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives people to specific cities?
- Does variety always enrich a community?
Another view
It romanticizes the chaos and inequality often found in such environments.
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