I decided I wanted to do something that was worthwhile and thought I would try architecture. There was not an architect in my family.

My mother wanted to be president of the United States. She wanted to be the first woman president. She was born in 1924. Instead she had eight children.

I really believed all this stuff - that I had to change the world.

I always had an interest in space and the effect it had on you.

This generation I'm a member of, we're sort of infected by this idea that you had to make the world a better place.

The challenge of today's generation of architects is the environment.

My younger brother is an architect, my son and his wife are both architects, they work for me, and so I guess I've started a dynasty.

Architects need to restore and protect.

Besides, a life without freedom to choose is not worth having.

If you are not happy with the work you do, change it

I acknowledge that the kingdom of God is with me

He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.

On top of keeping up with what's new, I think just you know being mindful of what we're putting in our bodies, giving our bodies a break, that's very important.

Why am i here? What's my purpose?

I've always felt that life is a novel, and part of it is written for you, and part of it is written by you. It's up to you to write the ending, ultimately.

Food is no longer sacred to us: in becoming too efficient we've changed its nature.

... life is a comedy far darker than drama. It just takes time to learn what to smile at.

There is a dispute about the existence of God. Both sides try to hide that they killed Him - even before He came into being.