The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.

To understand the electron is to understand the foundation of our technological civilization.

The architect must be a visionary and a pragmatist.

Leadership in this industry means balancing short-term gains with long-term vision.