Traditionalists are pessimists about the future and optimists about the past. Lewis Mumford futureoptimistpast 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
In war, the army is not merely a pure consumer, but a negative producer. Lewis Mumford armyconsumernegative 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
Forget the damned motor car and build the cities for lovers and friends. Lewis Mumford buildcarcity 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
It has not been for nothing that the word has remained man's principal toy and tool: without the meanings and values it sustains, all man's other tools would be worthless. Lewis Mumford manmeaningprincipal Change image and share on social
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. Lewis Mumford confirmdemocracygovernment Change image and share on social
