The phrase “What is the city but the people?” emphasizes that the true essence of a city lies in its inhabitants rather than its buildings or institutions. 05/01/2026

‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet’ – is a quotation from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, spoken by Juliet Capulet (Act 2, Scene 2) to herself whilst on her balcony, but overheard by Romeo Montague. 01/21/202601/21/2026