However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their i…

Lewis Mumford
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However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities, they have taught mankind at least one lesson; nothing is impossible. ✨ Technics and Civilization. Book by Lewis Mumford. Chapter 8, section 13, 1934.
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