Quote by Lewis Mumford

Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf.

Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf.

Summary

This quote suggests that in our modern society, characterized by urbanization and development, the concrete cloverleaf interchange has become symbolic of our national identity, replacing traditional symbols like flowers. It implies that our nation values efficiency, progress, and infrastructure, rather than natural beauty or traditional symbols. The concrete cloverleaf represents our reliance on technology and the dominance of urban landscapes in our collective consciousness.

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