Ancient City

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    “There is an ancient saying, which is a true one—”To fight against two opponents is a difficult thing.””
    —Plato (c. 427–347 B.C.)

    “Commuters give the city its tidal restlessness; natives give it solidity and continuity; but the settlers give it passion.”
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