Who said “However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent…”?

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Lewis Mumford. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceTechnics and Civilization (1934)

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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.”
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Mumford, L. (n.d.). However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities, they have taught mankind at least one lesson: Nothing is impossible. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39185-however-far-modern-science-and-techniques-have-fallen/

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Mumford, Lewis. “However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities, they have taught mankind at least one lesson: Nothing is impossible.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39185-however-far-modern-science-and-techniques-have-fallen/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Mumford, Lewis. “However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities, they have taught mankind at least one lesson: Nothing is impossible.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39185-however-far-modern-science-and-techniques-have-fallen/.