Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
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Maybe we can show government how to operate better as a result of better architecture. Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Architecture can improve governance and urban beauty.
Frank Lloyd Wright suggests that innovative architecture could influence governmental operations positively, leading to a more efficiently run city. He expresses an optimistic vision that through better design, urban environments can evolve into exceptionally beautiful places, with Chicago serving as a prime example.
Themes
ArchitectureGovernmentBeautyCityDesign
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about urban development at a city council meeting.
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