Fools are trapped in the web, wise men hide behind the web. Spiders ask not about morality, only which thread vibrates first.
— Arthur Hastings
As the largest city in the world at the time, London's scale and number of streets were unmatched by cities like Paris, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Constantinople, and others.
However, despite the numerous streets, it was not difficult for an old Londoner to remember the names of all the streets, as each street had its own distinct character.
