Why, it's a perfect little city. If you have never been to Durham, go there at once. Take my car. It's wonderful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker enthusiastically recommends visiting Durham, suggesting it is so perfect it deserves immediate attention.
- In plain terms
- Durham is a wonderful city you should visit right now.
- What can you take from it?
- Enthusiasm can make a recommendation feel urgent and personal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a city perfect?
- How do we share our favorite places?
Another view
It offers hyperbolic praise without specific reasons.
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