A hundred times have I thought New York is a catastrophe and 50 times: It is a beautiful catastrophe.
Meaning of the quote
The architect Le Corbusier felt that New York City was both a disaster and a beautiful place. He thought it was a mess 100 times, but also saw it as an amazing, wonderful disaster 50 times. The city had both good and bad qualities that made it complex and intriguing to him.
About Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier, a pioneering Swiss-French architect, designer, and urban planner, left a lasting impact on modern architecture. His visionary designs and ideas for better living conditions in crowded cities made him a influential figure in the 20th century, despite some controversial aspects of his work and life.
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