"The worst feeling in the world is the homesickness that comes over a man occasionally when he is at home."

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The theme of architecture is universal, yet E. W. Howe manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on architecture often shapes our reality.

About E. W. Howe

Edgar Watson Howe, was an American novelist and newspaper and magazine editor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was perhaps best known for his magazine, E.W. Howe's Monthly, which he wrote from 1911 to 1933. Howe was well traveled and known for his sharp wit in his editorials.

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