Famous quote by Lewis Mumford

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The chief function of the city is to convert power into form, energy into culture, dead matter into the living symbols o
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"The chief function of the city is to convert power into form, energy into culture, dead matter into the living symbols of art, biological reproduction into social creativity"

- Lewis Mumford

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Lewis Mumford's quote talks to the significance of cities in our lives. He suggests that cities are the locations where power and energy are changed into culture, art, and creativity. Cities are the locations where dead matter is brought to life through art and creativity. Cities are the places where biological recreation is changed into social imagination. This quote stresses the importance of cities in our lives and how they can be utilized to create something brand-new and stunning. Cities are the places where ideas are born, where cultures are formed, and where creativity is supported. They are the places where people come together to produce something brand-new and lovely. Cities are the locations where power and energy are changed into something meaningful and lasting. They are the places where dead matter is brought to life and where biological reproduction is transformed into social creativity. Cities are the places where dreams are made and where the future is shaped.

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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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