Here, then, is what I wanted to tell you of my architecture. I created it with courage and idealism, but also with an awareness of the fact that what is important is life, friends and attempting to make this unjust world a better place in which to live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The architect states his work was driven by courage and idealism to improve the world for friends and life.
- In plain terms
- I built with courage to make life better for friends.
- What can you take from it?
- Use courage to build for life and community.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your work?
- Who do you build for?
Another view
Idealism alone may not ensure practical success in building.
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