Architecture is the very mirror of life.You only have to cast your eyes on buildings to feel the presence of the past, the spirit of a place; they are the reflection of society.

I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity.

Success is a collection of problems solved.

Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life.

It is not an individual act, architecture. You have to consider your client. Only out of that can you produce great architecture. You cannot work in the abstract

Stop worrying about missed opportunities and start looking for new ones.

I want to bring out the best in a community and contribute something of permanent value.

Design is something you have to put your hand to.

Great artists need great clients.

Let's do it right. This is for the ages.

You cannot defend your design without knowing what you're designing for.

I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.

Violence is the power of the state

Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.

The funny thing about having all this so-called success is that behind it is a certain horrible emptiness.

If you wear a wig, everybody notices. But if you then dye the wig, people notice the dye.

But as the clerical pretensions are more exacting than all others, being put forward with an assertion that no answer is possible without breach of duty and sin, so are they more galling.

I'm looking forward to working with some of the best cast and crew there are.

So long as one person remembers you, you'll never really be dead.

I think poetry is best read to oneself.

Optimism is necessary even if you don't instinctively feel it.