Cities Quotes

On urban life, its people and its politics.

This page brings together quotes about cities from several angles, including a stark observation that cities are built in ways that make them vulnerable to destruction, and a note that Uber's riders tend to be among the more affluent and influential people in their cities. Readers can also explore our Architecture quotes collection for related urban themes.

Cities are made for enemies to destroy.

Quotes by Will Oldham

Uber riders are the most affluent, influential people in their cities.

Quotes by Travis Kalanick

Popular Quotes Topics for You.

Attitude Quotes Beauty Quotes Bjp Quotes Confucius Quotes Daily Quotes Famous Quotes Good Morning Quotes Good Night Quotes Gratitude Quotes

I'm a liberally minded immigrant, leading a predominantly liberal workforce hailing from predominantly liberal cities and countries.

Quotes by Tobias Lutke

I'm getting to be an expert in finding hairdressers in foreign cities.

Quotes by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

About Quotes

San Francisco is one of my favorite cities in the world.

Quotes by Rosalynn Carter

Cities are about juxtaposition.

Quotes by Richard Rogers

Urbanisation, poverty, youth unemployment are leading to violence-prone cities.

Quotes by Peter Maurer

Big cities do evoke a sense of menace.

Quotes by Otto Penzler

Baltimore and Detroit - they are solid cities.

Quotes by Malik Yoba

Architecture Quotes

Lucknow is one of my favourite cities.

Quotes by Javed Ali

The point of cities is multiplicity of choice.

Quotes by Jane Jacobs

Cities must be fun.

Quotes by James Rouse

Cities are not problems. They are solutions.

Quotes by Jaime Lerner

Cities are the crucible of civilization.

Quotes by Geoffrey West

Baltimore Quotes

Exciting cities stay exciting, and boring cities stay boring.

Quotes by Geoffrey West

Rome is one of my favourite cities in the world.

Quotes by Erin Heatherton

A culture, we all know, is made by its cities.

Quotes by Derek Walcott

Cities are the greatest creations of humanity.

Quotes by Daniel Libeskind

Where's the CNN town hall for sanctuary cities?

Quotes by Dana Loesch

Big Quotes

Cities are 2% of the earth's crust, but they are 50% of the world's population.

Quotes by Carlo Ratti

Related Quotes Topics for You.

About Quotes Top 10

Architecture Quotes Top 10

Baltimore Quotes Top 10

Big Quotes Top 10

Boring Quotes Top 10

Care Quotes Top 10

Choice Quotes Top 10

Civilization Quotes Top 10

Favorite Quotes Top 10

Favourite Quotes Top 10

Made Quotes Top 10

World Quotes Top 10

Frequently Asked Questions

What angles on cities do these quotes cover?

The quotes here range from a blunt statement about how cities are built in ways that leave them exposed to destruction, to observations about who rides Uber, the political leanings of urban workforces, and small everyday travel struggles in foreign cities. Together they show cities as both structures and communities.

Why do people search for quotes about cities?

People look for city quotes when writing about travel, urban planning, politics, or simply reflecting on what it means to live in a city. This collection offers a mix of observational and pointed statements rather than only celebratory ones.

What does the quote about Uber riders say about cities?

That quote observes that Uber's riders tend to be among the more affluent and influential people within their cities, linking a specific transportation service to a broader point about who uses it. It is an observation about urban economics rather than the cities themselves.

Is there a quote about the politics of cities?

Yes, one quote describes leading a predominantly liberal workforce coming from predominantly liberal cities and countries, tying political outlook to urban origin. It reflects how cities are sometimes characterised by their political leanings.

Do any of these quotes touch on everyday city travel?

One quote humorously notes becoming an expert at finding hairdressers in foreign cities, a small but relatable detail of frequent travel. It grounds the broader theme of cities in a very ordinary, personal experience.

Other quotes touch on the political character of cities and the small, ordinary challenges of travel, like finding a hairdresser in an unfamiliar city. For more urban perspectives, see our Big quotes page.

Recent Posts

Onam - A Season of Equality सब्र और उम्मीद का सबक Thiruvonam - The Golden Day इंसानियत की मिसाल किरदार ही असली पहचान Onasadya - A Feast of Love नेकी की रोशनी इल्म हासिल करने की तालीम The Golden Harvest अमन का पैगाम