19th century Quote by Sadiq Khan
“The 19th century was the century of empires, the 20th was the century of nation states, and the 21st is the century of cities and mayors.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Urban Future, 2021
19th century: empires; 20th: nation‑states; 21st: cities and mayors.
In simple terms: Cities dominate the modern era.
Focus on urban governance and development.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy
- public administration
- community projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities collaborate with rural areas?
- What challenges do mayors face today?
May overlook rural importance.