慎防欲念如同牵拉逆水之舟，一旦停下来便会倒退；着力行善如同攀缘无枝节的树，一旦停下来便会下滑。

I try to make buildings that have a certain presence, a certain dignity, a certain atmosphere.

I'm not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well.

Your self-worth is determined by you. You don't have to depend on someone telling you who you are.