Quote by Lewis Mumford

Only entropy comes easy.

Only entropy comes easy.

Summary

This quote suggests that entropy, which refers to a natural process of disorder and decay in the universe, is the only thing that occurs effortlessly or without resistance. It implies that chaos and disintegration require no additional effort or intervention, while order and organization necessitate deliberate actions and energy input. Essentially, the quote reflects the idea that maintaining or creating order is more challenging than allowing things to fall into chaos naturally.

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Adversity

By Lewis Mumford

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