And I think that the environment is one very strong way to counterbalance the chaotic nature of our life.

In other words, I have no truck for anyone who goes out and does an eclectic building.

And a building must be like a human being. It must have a wholeness about it, something that is very important.

But now I know that it is very important that all buildings should be consistent, that this is the quality of the Gothic cathedral, for instance, that we like.

We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings don't go anywhere. They shouldn't be restless.

The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy.

And exciting buildings are fine periodically.

And I feel that we in our society should not be held by any such myth; that we should do everything we can to gain a delight and joy in our society with all the available parts of the palette.

And sometimes I'm criticized. But I think that if those who criticize us will look at the reason why the shape is this, well then, I think that they would not object so strenuously.

And I like the idea of change. Because I don't see why we should hang a painting on the wall and then just not think of it anymore because it's there like a piece of furniture.

Being the gateway to a large city, St. Louis, I had felt from the very beginning that somehow this building should symbolize this sense of being a gateway.

You are very strong if you're empowered by love and simplicity.

Your faith will abandon you in blink of an eye.

The level of happiness you experience through your interactions depends on the quality of your walk in love.

... the possibility of pain is inherent in the very existence of a world where souls can meet.

Who am I to put boundaries on God’s forgiveness? If God had put boundaries on His grace and mercy to me, when would enough have been enough?

We are God's middle children, according to Tyler Durden, with no special place in history and no special attention.

All strategy depends on competition.

I kind of grew up with high goals for myself; I intended to play pro baseball. Growing up in Texas, Hollywood isn't much of a reality.

No one wanted to spontaneously combust into flames, especially not in traffic.’ – Sundown

Most people don't read editorial pages. I think I must have been 40 before I even looked at an editorial page.