Accepting Quote by Lewis Mumford
“For most Americans, progress means accepting what is new because it is new, and discarding what is old because it is old.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The City and Man” (1935)
Progress often means embracing novelty and discarding the old simply because it is new.
In simple terms: New things are accepted, old ones rejected.
Key Takeaway
Question the value of novelty alone.
Themes
culture
change
tradition
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- technology adoption
- urban planning
- fashion trends
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
modernism
nostalgia
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What old practices still serve us?
- When is new better than old?
A Different Perspective
Not all old things are bad; some have lasting value.
