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"London is a modern Babylon"

- Benjamin Disraeli

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This quote by Benjamin Disraeli is a metaphor comparing London to the ancient city of Babylon. Disraeli is suggesting that London is a large, busy, and diverse city, much like Babylon was in its prime time. He is likewise implying that London is a place of excellent wealth and power, as Babylon was in its time. Disraeli is likely describing the fact that London is a significant monetary and political center, and is home to a wide variety of cultures and people. He is also most likely describing the fact that London is a place of excellent opportunity, where individuals from all walks of life can come to pursue their dreams. In other words, Disraeli is recommending that London is a modern variation of the ancient city of Babylon, a place of fantastic wealth, power, and opportunity.

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Benjamin Disraeli This quote is written / told by Benjamin Disraeli between December 21, 1804 and April 19, 1881. He was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom. The author also have 113 other quotes.

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