At home, I have a wife, fortunately, and my children are all grown, and I have many grandchildren. I spend weekends with my grandchildren; I adore them.

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.

As you change your point of view, your views bring about a change in you.

Never feel that you are alone, as someone is always be your side.

I burned by bridges so the devil couldn't follow me.

I couldn't swear that I believed in the law - or in the American legal system.

There is a kind of classlessness in the theater. The rehearsal pianist, the head carpenter, the stage manager, the star of the show-all are family.

But since the middle of the century in particular, the music has become very irregular in rhythm.

The fish you release maybe a gift to another, as it may have been a gift to you.

["2012"] it was really more about the subject matter, and to do a modern retelling of Noah's Ark, a flood story.

Donald Trump doesn't believe that the Constitution is a suicide pact.

I can say that paintings are prayers, they have to do with anything that makes you wish for more that what everyday life provides.