“By putting business before every other manifestation of life, our mechanical and financial civilization has forgotten the chief business of life: namely, growth, reproduction, development. It pays infinite attention to the incubator-and it forgets the egg!”
Quote by Lewis Mumford
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Findings and keepings: analects for an autobiography
This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays and musings that delve into the essence of personal growth and the human experience. It offers readers a unique perspective on life's complexities and the importance of introspection. more
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Lewis Mumford
Historian and urban planner, known for his influential work on city planning and design, including the seminal work 'The City in History'. more
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