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William H. Whyte was an American journalist known for his insightful observations and reporting on urban life. His work delved into the relationship between urban planning and human behavior, profoundly influencing modern urban studies.

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Famous William H. Whyte Quotes

“We have been the most prodigal of people with land, and for years we wasted it with impunity. There was so much of it, and no matter how we fouled it, there was always more over the next hill, or so it seemed.”

People Years Has Beens Matter Next Land Hills Impunity Prodigals

Book:The Last Landscape

Source: The Last Landscape

“It’s not right to put water before people and then keep them away from it.”

People Water

Book:City: Rediscovering the Center

Source: City: Rediscovering the Center

“People do not always argue because they misunderstand one another, they argue because they hold different goals.”

People Different Goal Arguing

Author:William H. Whyte

“People very rarely think in groups; they talk together, they exchange information, they adjudicate, they make compromises. But they do not think; they do not create.”

People Thinking Together Change Groups Information Compromise

Book:The Organization Man

Source: The Organization Man

“What attracts people most, it would appear, is other people.”

People

Author:William H. Whyte

“It is difficult to design a space that will not attract people. What is remarkable is how often this has been accomplished.”

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Book:City: Rediscovering the Center

Source: City: Rediscovering the Center

“People tend to sit where there are places to sit”

People

Author:William H. Whyte

About the Author

Born: October 1, 1917
Died: January 12, 1999
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 16

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