Architecture must not do violence to space or its neighbors.

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.

If you don't have a whole lot of unsatisfied people, the economy stops dead, doesn't it?

The purpose of that apple tree is to grow a little new wood each year. That is what I plan to do.

In my books, my idea is always to explore social context and social forces.

The whole point of team competition is to pick your teammates up.

I don't think I make genre movies. There is a certain type of violence in my films but I think I have my own genre because I made it happen like that.

That's another flaw with performance-based rewards: They are easy for one of your competitors to top.

When someone criticizes you, it defines who they are, not who you are.

When everyone is looking for gold, it's a good time to be in the pick and shovel business.

I like to read because it kills me.

They could never make me hate you. Even though what you was doing wasn't tasteful.. Even though you out here looking so ungrateful.. I'm a keep it moving, be classy and graceful