“Henceforward, I shout to the heavens, I shall deliver no more lectures on behalf of good causes: I am the good cause that denies the need for such lectures. Avaunt, importuning world! Back to my cell.”
Quote by Lewis Mumford
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My works and days: a personal chronicle
This book offers an intimate look into the author's life, capturing significant moments and reflections throughout their journey. more
Author
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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Source: Findings and keepings: analects for an autobiography
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Source: My works and days: a personal chronicle
Source: My works and days: a personal chronicle
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Source: Findings and keepings: analects for an autobiography