Half of architecture students are women, and you see respected, established female architects all the time.

I don't think that architecture is only about shelter, is only about a very simple enclosure. It should be able to excite you, to calm you, to make you think.

You have to really believe not only in yourself; you have to believe that the world is actually worth your sacrifices.

There are 360 degrees, so why stick to one?

Architecture is like writing. You have to edit it over and over so it looks effortless

You really have to have a goal. The goal posts might shift, but you should have a goal. Know what it is you want to find out.

The beauty of the landscape - where sand, water, reeds, birds, buildings, and people all somehow flowed together - has never left me.

I have always appreciated those who dare to experiment with materials and proportions.

Architecture is how the person places herself in the space. Fashion is about how you place the object on the person.

Yes, I'm a feminist, because I see all women as smart, gifted and tough.

I think about architecture all the time. That's the problem. But I've always been like that. I dream it sometimes.

Abba, Father, I adore You, I exalt You, I glorify You, I bow down before You. I worship You O God! I can't live without You. Jesus, Daddy, I ❤ You with all my heart.

Never argue with a drunk or a fool.

Upstart greatness is everywhere less respected than ancient greatness.

Mental health is seen as a massive drag to have to write about - worthy, dull. Something you should 'have' to read / write about.

You didn't want to bring home anything but an A or a B. To my mom, a C was like an F.

There is, in addition to a courage with which men die; a courage by which men must live.

Do you clean yourself before you take a bath?

Here is another secret: I have no business being fascinated by you.

There's something about strength that I really admire, that I failed to see a lot of when I was growing up.

Among our tasks as witnesses to the love of Christ is that of giving a voice to the cry of the poor.