Today, the degradation of the inner life is symbolized by the fact tha…

Lewis Mumford
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Today, the degradation of the inner life is symbolized by the fact that the only place sacred from interruption is the private toilet. ✨ Lewis Mumford (2016). The Culture of Cities, p.38, Open Road Media
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Today, the degradation of the inner life is symbolized by the fact that the only place sacred from interruption is the private toilet. ✨ Lewis Mumford (2016). The Culture of Cities, p.38, Open Road Media

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