We are lonesome animals. We spend all our life trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story begging the listener to say — and to feel — 'Yes, that's the way it is, or at least that's the way I feel it.'

Architecture is not a profession, it’s a way of thinking.

I don't do styles. I'm interested in the uniqueness of a place and time.

Myth is a type of speech chosen by history: it cannot possibly evolve from the 'nature' of things.

农民的智慧常常超越最新技术——我们必须学会倾听。

The heart is a fragile thing, easily broken but also capable of incredible resilience.

有时候一整天中最重要的事情就是我们在两次深呼吸之间的休息。