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Title: ~ Lewis Mumford Quotes ~
Post by: MysteRy on February 26, 2015, 01:25:45 PM
Lewis Mumford Quotes

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An American historian, philosopher of technology and science, and influential literary critic.
Lewis Mumford (October 19, 1895 – January 26, 1990) was an American historian, philosopher of technology and science, and influential literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. Mumford was influenced by the work of Scottish theorist Sir Patrick Geddes.

Here are some famous quotes by Lewis Mumford.

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Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf.
Title: Re: ~ Lewis Mumford Quotes ~
Post by: MysteRy on February 26, 2015, 01:26:57 PM
Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.
Title: Re: ~ Lewis Mumford Quotes ~
Post by: MysteRy on February 26, 2015, 01:27:37 PM
Humor is our way of defending ourselves from life's absurdities by thinking absurdly about them.
Title: Re: ~ Lewis Mumford Quotes ~
Post by: MysteRy on February 26, 2015, 01:28:11 PM
The artist has a special task and duty; the task of reminding men of their humanity and the promise of their creativity.
Title: Re: ~ Lewis Mumford Quotes ~
Post by: MysteRy on February 26, 2015, 01:28:51 PM
One of the functions of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.
Title: Re: ~ Lewis Mumford Quotes ~
Post by: MysteRy on February 26, 2015, 01:29:32 PM
The last step in parental love involves the release of the beloved; the willing cutting of the cord that would otherwise keep the child in a state of emotional dependence.
Title: Re: ~ Lewis Mumford Quotes ~
Post by: MysteRy on February 26, 2015, 01:30:12 PM
The way people in democracies think of the government as something different from themselves is a real handicap. And of course sometimes the government confirms their opinion.
Title: Re: ~ Lewis Mumford Quotes ~
Post by: MysteRy on February 26, 2015, 01:30:54 PM
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 the training of a mere beginner.