Silence in architecture is as powerful as sound.

Change will lead to inspiration far more often than inspiration will lead to change.

The more you know, the less you need.

You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged, but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever.

读书求明理，须让自己满意；与别人谈道理，须令别人佩服。