Quote by: Lewis Mumford

A day spent without the sight or sound of beauty, the contemplation of mystery, or the search of truth or perfection is a poverty-stricken day; and a succession of such days is fatal to human life.

Lewis Mumford

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Author Bio

  • NameLewis Mumford
  • DescriptionAmerican historian (1895-1990)
  • BornOctober 19, 1895
  • DiedJanuary 26, 1990
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionArchitect; Historian Of Technology; Historian; Writer
  • WorksThe City In History; The Myth Of The Machine
  • AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship; Knight Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire; Prix Mondial Cino Del Duca; National Medal Of Arts; Royal Gold Medal; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; National Book Award