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“With more than 80 percent of Americans living in metropolitan areas, there are still demagogues who want to run down the idea of multiculturalism, of urbanity, being the only future we have. We either live or die based on how we live in cities, and our society is either going to be great or not based on how we perform as creatures of the city.”

Quote by David Simon

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David Simon, born on February 9, 1960, is an American author known for his profound insights into crime and corruption. His most famous work is the television series 'The Wire'. Simon's writings often take real social issues as their background, delving into the complexities of human nature and the darker aspects of society. more

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