Quotation by

Frank Lloyd Wright

New York City is a great monument to the power of money and greed... a race for rent.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Frank Lloyd Wright is saying that New York City shows how much influence money and selfish desire have in shaping its development. He highlights that the city's growth is driven mainly by competition to earn the highest possible rent from property.

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