New York is the biggest mouth in the world. It appears to be prime example of the herd instinct, leading the universal urban conspiracy to beguile man from his birthright (the good ground), to hang him by his eyebrows from skyhooks above hard pavement, to crucify him, sell him, or be sold by him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wright criticizes New York for being unnatural and dehumanizing.
- In plain terms
- He thinks the city traps people in concrete.
- What can you take from it?
- Urban design should respect human needs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does a city affect people?
Another view
It overlooks the benefits of city life.
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