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Lewis Mumford Quotes: Today, the degradation of the inner life is symbolized by the fact that the only place sacred from interruption is the private toilet.
         

Today, the degradation of the inner life is symbolized by the fact that the only place sacred from interruption is the private toilet.


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Traditionalists are pessimists about the future and optimists about the past.



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The cities and mansions that people dream of are those in which they finally live.



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A man of courage never needs weapons, but he may need bail.



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Forget the damned motor car and build the cities for lovers and friends.



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