Famous quotes containing the words shock and/or city:
“Nothing can shock a brave man but dullness.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“A million people—manners free and superb—open
voices—hospitality—the most courageous and friendly young men,
City of hurried and sparkling waters! city of spires and masts!
City nested in bays! my city!”
—Walt Whitman (1819–1892)