Author: Lewis Mumford

Quotes

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.

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

War vies with magic in its efforts to get something for nothing.

War vies with magic in its efforts to get something for nothing.

- Lewis Mumford

However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities, they have taught mankind at least one lesson; nothing is impossible.

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

To curb the machine and limit art to handicraft is a denial of opportunity.

To curb the machine and limit art to handicraft is a denial of opportunity.

- Lewis Mumford

In war, the army is not merely a pure consumer, but a negative producer.

In war, the army is not merely a pure consumer, but a negative producer.

- Lewis Mumford

Forget the damned motor car and build the cities for lovers and friends.

Forget the damned motor car and build the cities for lovers and friends.

- Lewis Mumford

Restore human legs as a means of travel. Pedestrians rely on food for fuel and need no special parking facilities.

Restore human legs as a means of travel. Pedestrians rely on food for fuel and need no special parking facilities.

- Lewis Mumford

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.

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

A man of courage never needs weapons, but he may need bail.

A man of courage never needs weapons, but he may need bail.

- Lewis Mumford

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