Friday, June 26, 2009

Philosophical Messages for Aggravated Commuters on the Subway

mind the gap logo photo Image from tfl Hot, sweaty and over-tired commuters on the London Tube system are being treated to philosophical messages on their journey. In addition to being told to "mind the gap" and "stand clear of the closing doors", they may be urged to remember that "Beauty will save the world" (Dostoevsky). Drivers on the Piccadilly line, which carries 650,000 passengers a day, (it's the one you may have taken from the airport into town), have been given a booklet of profound sayings entitled 'What is the city but the people?' (Shakespeare) and the...

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