When does a building actually become a built?

Space and light and order. Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep.

Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.

Architecture is the masterly, correct, and magnificent play of masses brought together in light. Our eyes are made to see forms in light: light and shade reveal these forms.

Light creates ambience and feel of a place, as well as the expression of a structure.

The materials of city planning are: sky, space, trees, steel and cement; in that order and that hierarchy.

The purpose of construction is TO MAKE THINGS HOLD TOGETHER; of architecture TO MOVE US.

I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.

Chairs are architecture, sofas are bourgeois.

You don't start a revolution by fighting the state but by presenting the solutions.

A house is a machine for living in.

When someone says "just saying" what they really mean is, "You would be a colossal idiot to not take my advice." (on Facebook)

That's the difference between me and the rest of the world. Happiness isn't good enough for me! I demand euphoria!

In general people put too much faith in the rich, the famous, the politicians, and not enough faith in themselves.

It's estimated that there may be two hundred and fifty million children in the world engaged in some form of exploitative child labour.

Temples stand as a constant physical reminder of the grace and goodness of the Father.

Praise will lead you to vanity, and blame will lead you to self-pity, and both are bad for writers.

Everyone's relationships are very different, and very specific. I guess that's why there are people that like to watch this show [Suits]. It's not all the same.

I love the place; the magnificent books; I require books as I require air.

At some point the entire population of the earth is gonna have to look back at the kind of essence of spirituality which is basically caring about each other.

Those times when you feel like quitting can be times of great opportunity, for God uses your troubles to help you grow.