"The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool from his friends."

The future is not a result of choices among alternative paths offered by the present, but a place that is created—created first in the mind and will, created next in activity.

Architecture is a social art; it must serve the community.

Sometimes it's better to take a step back and focus on your mental health.

时间存在的唯一理由是让一切不会同时发生。

I wanted to create something that would make my community proud, something that would show we can do great things with our own hands.

You get what you give. What you put into things is what you get out of them.

【译文】穷人住在闹市也无人理睬，富人住在深山也会招来远房亲戚。有哪个人背后不被别人议论，哪个人在人前不议论他人?给钱就说真话，不给钱就不说真话。不信你到筵席上看看，哪杯酒不先敬有钱的人?热闹繁华的地方有钱可赚，偏僻幽静的地方宜于安身。