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
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
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
Today, the degradation of the inner life is symbolized by the fact that the only place sacred from interruption is the private toilet. Lewis Mumford degradationfactinterruption Change image and share on social
Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers. Lewis Mumford fatherfriendgeneration 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
A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a man. Kites rise against, not with, the wind. Lewis Mumford amountgreatkite Change image and share on social
Misery, mutilation, destruction, terror, starvation and death characterize the process of war and form a principal part of the product. Lewis Mumford characterizedeathdestruction Change image and share on social
A day spent without the sight or sound of beauty, the contemplation of mystery, or the search of truth or perfection is a poverty-stricken day; and a succession of such days is fatal to human life. Lewis Mumford beautycontemplationday Change image and share on social
The cities and mansions that people dream of are those in which they finally live. Lewis Mumford citydreamfinally Change image and share on social
