The chief function of the city is to convert power into form, energy into culture, dead matter into the living symbols of art, biological reproduction into social creativity. Lewis Mumford artbiologicalchief 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
Life is the only art that we are required to practice without preparation, and without being allowed the preliminary trials, the failures and botches, that are essential for training. Lewis Mumford allowartbotch Change image and share on social
A man of courage never needs weapons, but he may need bail. Lewis Mumford bailcourageman 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
Restore human legs as a means of travel. Pedestrians rely on food for fuel and need no special parking facilities. Lewis Mumford facilityfoodfuel 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
War is the supreme drama of a completely mechanized society. Lewis Mumford completelydramamechanize Change image and share on social
The earth is the Lord's fullness thereof: this is no longer a hollow dictum of religion, but a directive for economic action toward human brotherhood. Lewis Mumford actionbrotherhooddictum 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
