The number one organ of ridicule, nowadays, is the newspaper. If you open the newspaper any day of the week, it's full of people who've messed up their lives. They've slept with the wrong person, taken the wrong substance, passed the wrong piece of legislation -- whatever it is, and then are fit for ridicule. In other words, they have failed. And they are described as "losers." Now, is there any alternative to this? I think the Western tradition shows us one glorious alternative, which is tragedy.

The only way to learn a new programming language is by writing programs in it.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Though the Chinese should adore APL, it's FORTRAN they put their money on.

Money is not my motivation. I’m driven by my passions.

Architecture is not just about creating a space, but about creating an environment that resonates with people's lives.