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Lewis Mumford Quotes


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.

Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf.

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Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

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Humor is our way of defending ourselves from life's absurdities by thinking absurdly about them.

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The artist has a special task and duty; the task of reminding men of their humanity and the promise of their creativity.

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One of the functions of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.

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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.

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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.

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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.