Today, the notion of progress in a single line without goal or limit seems perhaps the most parochial notion of a very parochial century. Lewis Mumford centurygoallimit Change image and share on social
The vast material displacements the machine has made in our physical environment are perhaps in the long run less important than its spiritual contributions to our culture. Lewis Mumford contributionculturedisplacement Change image and share on social
Forget the damned motor car and build the cities for lovers and friends. Lewis Mumford buildcarcity Change image and share on social
Traditionalists are pessimists about the future and optimists about the past. Lewis Mumford futureoptimistpast Change image and share on social
One of the functions of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence. Lewis Mumford accountdangerfunction Change image and share on social
However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities, they have taught mankind at least one lesson; nothing is impossible. Lewis Mumford fallimpossibleinherent Change image and share on social
The artist does not illustrate science (but) he frequently responds to the same interests that a scientist does. Lewis Mumford artistfrequentlyillustrate Change image and share on social
To curb the machine and limit art to handicraft is a denial of opportunity. Lewis Mumford artcurbdenial Change image and share on social
New York is the perfect model of a city, not the model of a perfect city. Lewis Mumford citymodelperfect Change image and share on social
