Japanese architecture is very much copied in this country and in Europe.

In other words, I have no truck for anyone who goes out and does an eclectic building.

And a building must be like a human being. It must have a wholeness about it, something that is very important.

But now I know that it is very important that all buildings should be consistent, that this is the quality of the Gothic cathedral, for instance, that we like.

We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings don't go anywhere. They shouldn't be restless.

The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy.

And exciting buildings are fine periodically.

And I feel that we in our society should not be held by any such myth; that we should do everything we can to gain a delight and joy in our society with all the available parts of the palette.

And sometimes I'm criticized. But I think that if those who criticize us will look at the reason why the shape is this, well then, I think that they would not object so strenuously.

And I like the idea of change. Because I don't see why we should hang a painting on the wall and then just not think of it anymore because it's there like a piece of furniture.

Being the gateway to a large city, St. Louis, I had felt from the very beginning that somehow this building should symbolize this sense of being a gateway.

Imagination is a divine mind.

Be strong and courageous, along unfamiliar paths, God will guide you.

I took one of my hands in the other, tried to imagine what it would feel like if it was another person's hand holding mine. There have been times where I felt that I might die of loneliness.

When the going gets tough, the tough get a librarian.

The physical manifestation of gold is nothing more than the physical manifestation of value itself.

In the vastness of space and the immensity of time, it is my joy to share a planet and an epoch with Annie.

Do not envy others. If someone gets a larger piece of cake, be happy for them. They'll get fat and you'll stay thin.

Could I do with a little life editing? Would that give me a little more freedom? Maybe a little more time?

Good things don't end in -eum; they end in -mania or -teria.

A child is owed the greatest respect; if you have ever have something disgraceful in mind, don't ignore your son's tender years.