I never really have believed in the existence of friendship in big societies-in great towns and great crowds. It is a plant that takes times and space and air; and London society is a huge "squash," as we elegantly call it-an elbowing, pushing, perspiring, chattering mob. (Henry James)

I never really have believed in the existence of friendship in big societies-in great towns and great crowds. It is a plant that takes times and space and air; and London society is a huge "squash," as we elegantly call it-an elbowing, pushing, perspiring, chattering mob.

Henry James

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