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Louis Farrakhan Quote: “But when I reintroduced the Nation…”

But when I reintroduced the Nation of Islam, and began to host meetings in cities and thousands and thousands of people come out.

September 25, 2021 1933, American, Louis Farrakhan, May 11, Quotes by Activists

James Henry Breasted Quote: “But it is obvious that our…”

But it is obvious that our fathers, whose efforts have planted these great and prosperous cities along the once lonely trails of our own broad land, received all the fundamentals of civilization as a heritage from their European ancestors.

September 24, 2021 1865, American, August 27, James Henry Breasted, Quotes by Historians

Sophocles Quote: “Money is the worst currency that…”

Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.

August 20, 2021 496 BC, Greek, Quotes by Poets, Sophocles

Geoff Mulgan Quote: “Cities simply don’t have the powers…”

Cities simply don’t have the powers they need to radically innovate in cutting obesity or the number of disaffected teenagers.

August 3, 2021 1961, English, Geoff Mulgan, Quotes by Educators

Ban Ki-moon Quote: “Cities can be the engine of…”

Cities can be the engine of social equity and economic opportunity. They can help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect the global environment. That is why it is so important that we work together to build the capacity of mayors and all those concerned in planning and running sustainable cities.

July 12, 2021 1944, Ban Ki-moon, June 13, Quotes by Leaders, South Korean

Patrick Kavanagh Quote: “Life in cities is not a…”

Life in cities is not a spring but a river, or rather, a water main. It progresses like a novel, artificially.

May 14, 2021 1904, Irish, October 21, Patrick Kavanagh, Quotes by Poets

Lewis Mumford Quote: “The cities and mansions that people…”

The cities and mansions that people dream of are those in which they finally live.

May 13, 2021 1895, American, Lewis Mumford, October 19, Quotes by Sociologists

Srikumar Rao Quote: “Stress is the demon in our…”

Stress is the demon in our society, stalking the cities and the countryside, striking down young and old and growing in strength daily.

April 1, 2021 1951, April 11, Indian, Quotes by Educators, Srikumar Rao

Paramahansa Yogananda Quote: “My keen love of travel was…”

My keen love of travel was seldom hindered by Father. He permitted me, even as a mere boy, to visit many cities and pilgrimage spots.

January 12, 2021 1893, Indian, January 5, Paramahansa Yogananda, Quotes by Leaders

Diane Ackerman Quote: “As people flock to urban centers…”

As people flock to urban centers where ground space is limited, cities with green walls and roofs and skyscraper farms offer improved health and well-being, renewable resources, reliable food supply, and relief to the environment.

December 16, 2020 1948, American, Diane Ackerman, October 7, Quotes by Poets

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