The deterioration of a government begins almost always by the decay of its principles.

艺术的功能不仅仅是如实反映现实，更是要想象可能的事物。

The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.

建筑是一种挑战，是对自我的挑战。

如果你不前进，你就在落后。

The strength of a society lies in its ability to balance individual freedom with social cohesion.

我从未真正想过要成为一名导演。我只是想讲故事。