City people try to buy time as a rule, when they can, whereas country people are prepared to kill time, although both try to cherish in their mind's eye the notion of a better life ahead.

Quote by Edward Hoagland

Topics: Cities Quotes, Life Quotes, Time Quotes

In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to...

In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to...

Animals are stylized characters in a kind of old saga - stylized because even the...

Animals are stylized characters in a kind of old saga - stylized because even the...

Like a kick in the butt, the force of events wakes slumberous talents.

Like a kick in the butt, the force of events wakes slumberous talents.

True solitude is a din of birdsong, seething leaves, whirling colors, or a clamor of...

True solitude is a din of birdsong, seething leaves, whirling colors, or a clamor of...

Silence is exhilarating at first - as noise is - but there is a sweetness...

Silence is exhilarating at first - as noise is - but there is a sweetness...

Many people have believed that they were Chosen, but none more baldly than the Texans.

Many people have believed that they were Chosen, but none more baldly than the Texans.

The question of whether it's God's green earth is not at center stage, except in...

The question of whether it's God's green earth is not at center stage, except in...

Country people do not behave as if they think life is short; they live on...

Country people do not behave as if they think life is short; they live on...

Land of opportunity, land for the huddled masses where would the opportunity have been without...

Land of opportunity, land for the huddled masses where would the opportunity have been without...

Eventually there are going to be cities in space.

Eventually there are going to be cities in space.

After endless days of commuting on the freeway to an antiseptic, sealed-window office, there is...

After endless days of commuting on the freeway to an antiseptic, sealed-window office, there is...

France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't...

France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't...

If you're going to San Francisco, Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

If you're going to San Francisco, Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

History shows that male homosexuality, which like prostitution flourishes with urbanization and soon becomes predictably...

History shows that male homosexuality, which like prostitution flourishes with urbanization and soon becomes predictably...

Los Angeles is a large city-like area surrounding the Beverly Hills Hotel

Los Angeles is a large city-like area surrounding the Beverly Hills Hotel

He is the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.

He is the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.

The New York Hilton is laid out with a competence that would make a computer...

The New York Hilton is laid out with a competence that would make a computer...

A tranquil city of good laws, fine architecture, and clean streets is like a classroom...

A tranquil city of good laws, fine architecture, and clean streets is like a classroom...

Hollywood is a place where people from Iowa mistake each other for stars.

Hollywood is a place where people from Iowa mistake each other for stars.

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

Life is a series of experiences, each of which makes us bigger, even though it...

Life is a series of experiences, each of which makes us bigger, even though it...

My evening visitors, if they cannot see the clock, should find the time in my...

My evening visitors, if they cannot see the clock, should find the time in my...