"The design of good houses requires an understanding of both the construction materials and the behavior of real humans."

-- Peter Morville

#Real Quotes #Design Quotes #House Quotes

“I am not accustomed to protocol.”
“But I suppose the most revolutionary act one can engage in is... to tell the truth.”

Source : Howard Zinn (1999). “Marx in Soho: A Play on History”, p.4, South End Press
“I look for people who're passionate, dedicated to the text, and in whom I trust completely.”
“I want to fight for what we got because I believe in family.”
“But when it came right down to it, the skin of my wrist looked so white and defensless that I couldn't do it. It was as if what I wanted to kill wasn't in that skin or the thin blue pulse that jumped under my thumb, but somewhere else, deeper, more secret, and a whole lot harder to get.”
“I refuse to confirm or deny anything about any deal to purchase an American NHL franchise and move it to Canada until I've completed all of the paperwork and the deal is closed.”
“Innovative ideas are rarely rejected on their merits; theyâ€™re rejected because of how they make people feel. If you forget peopleâ€™s concerns and feelings when you present an innovation, or neglect to understand their perspectives in your design, youâ€™re setting yourself up to fail.”

Source : Scott Berkun (2010). “The Myths of Innovation”, p.61, "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
“I've spent a lot of time in prisons, first doing legal work and later, teaching.”

Source : Source: therumpus.net

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