Londoner Quotes

“When she paused, I embraced the opportunity to turn the trend of conversation by saying:

'I am afraid that I was a little rude to you last night,' but I hardly expected such a blunt reply as she made.

'Yes, you were exceedingly rude, and I hate rude men.'

'I hope you don't hate me,' I cried, laughingly.

'Oh no, not quite. You're a Londoner, you see.'

This was very severe. I confess I was hardly prepared for it, and I was tempted to say something cutting in reply, but checked myself, bowed, and merely remarked:

'Which is not my fault. Therefore pity me rather than blame me.'

'Certainly I do that,' she replied, with an amusing seriousness.

("The Doomed Man")”
― Dick Donovan, Terror by Gaslight: More Victorian Tales of Terror

“As Londoners, we are – you see – drama itself and have no reason to whip ourselves up into states with sirens and altercations. We like the police to be quiet, the ambulances discreet, and the fire engines jolly.”
― V.S. Pritchett, London Perceived

“Was it better to die in the illusion of sunshine and warmth or face death in a cold darkness of reality? Was it better to die in happy ignorance or terrified knowledge? The answer, if you're a Londoner, is that it's better not to die at all.”
― Ben Aaronovitch, Whispers Under Ground

“Will wondered if you could ever really be a Londoner if you had that in your blood - the memory of great open spaces, the wideness of the sky, the clear ai.”
― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince

“London is a melting pot of diverse cultures, which makes it fertile soil for an eclectic art, music, and culture scene. London keeps a firm grip on its history and origins, which is evident in the way the locals dress.”
― Anastasia Pash, Travel With Style: Master the Art of Stylish and Functional Travel Capsules