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

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.

...life makes ugly faces at us sometimes, I know.

Drugs are the enemies of ambition and hope - and when we fight against drugs we are fighting for the future.

I just do what I want to do, and if it's a rather interesting script - which I found.

I do whatever is necessary in order to maintain the equanimity we all need to withstand the disappointment and rejection that are the lot of every writer, no matter where we are in our careers.

It has ever been since time began, and ever will be, till time lose breath, that love is a mood - no more - to man, and love to a woman is life or death.

Will you marry me, vile and abominable girl that you are? Yes, but, mind, it only to save my neck from being wrung!

Nothing is ever the same twice because everything is always gone forever, and yet each moment has infinite photographic possibilities.

There isn't so much to be afraid of, out there. I can remember thinking it was funny to find that out, on the last night of my life; I'd spent the rest of it being afraid of everything.

Wisdom is not found with those who dwell at their ease; rather nature, when she adds brain, adds difficulty.

The US is responsible for 25 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. It should take responsibility for leading the way.