Lewis Mumford's Quotes

A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a man. Kites rise against, not with, the wind.

Lewis Mumford

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

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.

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.

Lewis Mumford

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

Lewis Mumford

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

Lewis Mumford

Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf.

Lewis Mumford

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

Lewis Mumford