Quote by Lewis Mumford
One of the functions of intelligence is to take account of the dan

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

Other quotes by Lewis Mumford

The artist does not illustrate science (but) he frequently responds to the same interests that a scientist does. – Lewis Mumford

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Science
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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

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Science
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A society that gives to one class all the opportunities for leisure, and to another all the burdens of work, dooms both classes to spiritual sterility. – Lewis Mumford

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An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows. – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Im a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will. – Antonio Gramsci

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Improving our national intelligence capabilities should remain a top priority and a continual process. – Blanche Lincoln

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I dont know how to depict intelligence. – David Fincher

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The artist is the opposite of the politically minded individual, the opposite of the reformer, the opposite of the idealist. The artist does not tinker with the universe, he recreates it out of his own experience and understanding of life. – Henry Miller

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All ideas come about through some sort of observation. It sparks an attitude some object or emotion causes a reaction in the other person. – Graham Chapman

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As I get older, I just prefer to knit. – Tracey Ullman

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