"In pure architecture the smallest detail should have a meaning or serve a purpose."

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Source : Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1853). “The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture: set forth in two lectures delivered at St. Marie's, Oscott”, p.9

Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

#Bad Ass Quotes #Details Quotes #Purpose Quotes

“Maybe I'm a better actor when I know there's going to be an older woman involved.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“The downhill path is easy, but there's no turning back....”

Source : Christina Rossetti (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Christina Rossetti (Illustrated)”, p.260, Delphi Classics
“Healing in a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”
“Under the pink Harlequin sunglasses strawberry dangling charms, and sugar-frosted eyeshadow she was really almost beautiful.”
“France has a special position: We are Continental Europe's nuclear power and a permanent member of the UN Security Council. This special role, though, only makes sense if France fills it as a member state of the European Union. France cannot play this role alone, it must be seen as a part of Europe. I have always insisted on that.”
“I believe that there's a cloud for every silver lining,' I said.”
“I know too much from personal observation from how the poor and working classes live to be satisfied with a system which makes their lives one unceasing round of toil, deprivation and anxiety.”
“I can remember being home from school with tonsillitis and writing stories in bed to pass the time.”

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