"If architects weren't arrogant, they wouldn't be architects. I don't know a modest good architect."

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Source : "Philip Johnson: What I've Learned". Interview with John H. Richardson, www.esquire.com. February 1999.

Philip Johnson

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“This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and devotion to God.”
“As for the role of France and Germany: French politics is often more self-confident then German politics due to the catastrophe in the first half of the last century. If Berlin and Paris don't agree, then it is difficult to make progress in Europe.”
“We can choose to make our love for each other what our lives are really about.”
“Not all forms of abuse leave bruises.”
“If it is a good song, it is a good song. The Beatles were pop, the beach boys were pop and it's the best music of all time.”
“Michael Anthony is the Diplomat of Rock N Roll. He is the regular guy.”
“The key to any successful plan is buy-in from the public, and what this process has demonstrated is the importance of including citizens in formulating a consensus plan that preserves our beautiful refuge.”
“Everyone should have kids. They are the greatest joy in the world. But they are also terrorists. You'll realize this as soon as they are born and they start using sleep deprivation to break you.”

Source : Ray Romano (1999). “Everything and a Kite”

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