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

- Lewis Mumford

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This quote by Lewis Mumford is supporting for the remediation of strolling as a way of traveling. He is recommending that individuals must rely upon their very own 2 feet to get around, as opposed to depending on automobiles or other types of transport. He thinks that walking is a more sustainable form of travel, as pedestrians rely upon food for fuel and do not require to fret about vehicle parking facilities. This quote is a call to activity for individuals to decrease their reliance on vehicles and to embrace walking as a kind of transport. Walking is a terrific method to stay healthy, minimize air contamination, and also conserve money. It is also an excellent way to discover the world around us as well as to value the beauty of nature. By bring back human legs as a way of travel, we can help to develop a much more sustainable and healthier globe.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lewis Mumford between October 19, 1895 and January 26, 1990. He/she was a famous Sociologist from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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