"Man, unlike any other thing organic or inorganic in the universe, grows beyond his work, walks up the stairs of his concepts, emerges ahead of his accomplishments."

我们讲给自己的故事塑造了我们。

要在准备好时做出决定，而不是在压力之下。或为了达到个人目的，或因为内部斗争，或因为一些外部需求，其他人总会催促你做出决策。但几乎每次你都可以这么说：“我需要更多的时间来考虑这个问题。我想清楚了再回复你。”即使是在最艰难、最令人不快的情况下，这种策略也非常有效。

The less secure a man is, the more likely he is to have extreme prejudice.

建筑是关于创造惊奇感。

My life I never held but as a pawn to wage against your enemies.

城市记得人们遗忘的事。