Quote by Lewis Mumford
A society that gives to one class all the opportunities for leisur

A society that gives to one class all the opportunities for leisure, and to another all the burdens of work, dooms both classes to spiritual sterility. – Lewis Mumford

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The artist does not illustrate science (but) he frequently responds to the same interests that a scientist does. – Lewis Mumford

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