Quote by Lewis Mumford

Every new baby is a blind desperate vote for survival: people who find themselves unable to register an effective political protest against extermination do so by a biological act.

Every new baby is a blind desperate vote for survival: peopl

Summary

This quote suggests that having a baby is a powerful and instinctive response to the fear of oppression or annihilation when political avenues for protest seem futile. It implies that bringing a new life into the world is a way for individuals to express their desire for personal and collective survival, as they may believe that fighting against extermination through conventional means does not yield results. It highlights the profound connection between the human desire for self-preservation and the instinct to reproduce, seen as a form of resistance against forces that might threaten existence.

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