Cities Quote by William Jennings Bryan
“Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1900 Campaign, William Jennings Bryan
Overemphasizing urban growth harms agriculture; preserving farms sustains society and prevents urban decay.
In simple terms: Cities grow, farms die; keep farms alive.
Key Takeaway
Protect farmland to sustain civilization.
Themes
urbanization
agriculture
environment
economy
sustainability
Mood
concern
optimistic
Type
political
environmental
When to use this quote
- city planning
- rural development
- environmental policy
- urban sprawl
- agricultural preservation
Key Concepts
resource management
land use
food security
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities support nearby farms?
- What policies protect farmland?
A Different Perspective
Urban focus can ignore rural needs, leading to imbalance.
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