It was the drawing that led me to architecture, the search for light and astonishing forms.

My work is not about "form follows function," but "form follows beauty" or, even better, "form follows feminine."

The architect's role is to fight for a better world, where he can produce an architecture that serves everyone and not just a group of privileged people.

Today, architecture is invention. It isn't enough to just be rational - It must also be beautiful.

What attracts me are free and sensual curves. The curves we find in mountains, in the waves of the sea, in the body of the woman we love.

The rule is the worst thing. You just want to break it.

Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple.

When you have a large space to conquer, the curve is the natural solution.

My architecture is easy to understand. And enjoy. I hope it also is hard to forget.

Life is more important than architecture.

We need to feel that life is important; we need that fantasy so we can live a little better.

There is a difference between depression and sadness. I am happy to be sad.

All hero's are born out of the embers that linger after the fire of great tragedy. Children of Ankh series

It is only you, treading in the blessed path of peace and freedom, who can bring about the true regeneration of society, and with it the true happiness of your own lives.

Keeping your commitment to your purpose does not depend on other people keeping theirs.

Photographers and artists contribute a lot to the world and have a right to exist in relative security and comfort.

The child should have the advantage of ignorance as well as of knowledge, and is fortunate if he gets his share of neglect and exposure.

Prayer never brought in no side-meat. Takes a shoat to bring in pork.

I don't care how good you are at it, but if you don't enjoy playing drums, you aren't in touch with a facet of your humanity. Really.

They are the privileged lovers who create a new world with their eyes of fiery passion.

The most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticized.