The thickness of the walls should be sufficient for two armed men to pass each other with ease.

Architecture depends on Order, Arrangement, Eurythmy, Symmetry , Propriety , and Economy.

The architect must not only understand drawing, but music.

If our designs for private houses are to be correct, we must at the outset take note of the countries and climates in which they are built.

A harmonious design requires that nothing be added or taken away.

It is no secret that the moon has no light of her own, but is, as it were, a mirror, receiving brightness from the influence of the sun.

Consistency is found in that work whose whole and detail are suitable to the occasion. It arises from circumstance, custom, and nature.

Bricks should be made in Spring or Autumn so that they may dry uniformly.

For we must not build temples according to the same rules to all gods alike, since the performance of the sacred rites varies with the various gods.

All machinery is derived from nature, and is founded on the teaching and instruction of the revolution of the firmament.

Altars should face the east, and should always be placed on a lower level than are the statues in the temples, so that those who are praying and sacrificing may look upwards towards the divinity.

Happiness is there when you have great imagination and vision, when you take relentless action and love your creation.

The web of trust is built at eye level, peer to peer.

In youth and beauty wisdom is but rare!

I've always thought 'Today' is an iconic staple of morning life.

We need to work on the world so it will not be so oppressive.

The Present, the Present is all thou hast For thy sure possessing; Like the patriarch's angel hold it fast Till it gives its blessing.

If you lose your best cornerback and punter, I'd say that's a double loss.

The extent of one man's guilt may be defined by how much of it is experienced by the party he injured.

First of all I think of puppets as sculpture. They are sculpture that moves. You could label it any way you want, but for me it always starts in my mind as a sculpture.

I've definitely gotten to work with female directors, and I feel lucky because of that. I just feel like more voices should be represented.