Quote by Margaret Mead
The city as a center where, any day in any year, there may be a fresh encounter with a new talent, a keen mind or a gifted specialist -- this is essential to the life of a country. To play this role in our lives a city must have a soul -- a university, a great art or music school, a cathedral or a great mosque or temple, a great laboratory or scientific center, as well as the libraries and museums and galleries that bring past and present together. A city must be a place where groups of women and men are seeking and developing the highest things they know.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of cities in fostering intellectual and cultural advancement. It suggests that a city's role in enriching the life of a country goes beyond physical infrastructure. A city must possess a "soul" in the form of educational institutions, creative hubs, religious centers, and scientific facilities. Additionally, it highlights the significance of libraries, museums, and galleries in connecting the past and present. Ultimately, it suggests that a city serves as a gathering place for individuals who constantly endeavor to seek and develop their talents, minds, and aspirations.
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Cities
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