Henri Lefebvre Quotes
Henri Lefebvre was a French Marxist philosopher and sociologist whose work shaped the critical theory of everyday life and the philosophy of urban space. A long-time member of the French Communist Party until his expulsion in 1958, he produced the three-volume Critique of Everyday Life, in which he argued that the alienation diagnosed by Marx persists in the rhythms and routines of modern life. The quotes below are attributed to Henri Lefebvre, organized by topic.
Henri Lefebvre on Freedom
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Attributed to Henri Lefebvre:
“The right to the city is the right to remake ourselves and our city.”
Henri Lefebvre on Life
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Attributed to Henri Lefebvre:
“Everyday life is the supreme court where wisdom, knowledge and power are brought to judgment.”
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Attributed to Henri Lefebvre:
“The most extraordinary things are also the most everyday.”
Henri Lefebvre on Politics
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Attributed to Henri Lefebvre:
“Space is a social product.”
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Attributed to Henri Lefebvre:
“Change life! Change society!”