On architects being known for long life spans: Of course they live long -- they have a chance to act out all their aggressions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Architects live long so they have more time to impose their will through their work.
- In plain terms
- Architects get to build things over many years.
- What can you take from it?
- Career longevity allows more impact on the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legacy do you want?
- Is ambition healthy?
Another view
The comment treats career ambition as aggression.
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