The sense of space within the reality of any building is a new concept wherever architecture is concerned. But it is essential ancient principle just the same and is not only necessary now but implied by the ideal of democracy itself.

The two most important tools an architect has are the eraser in the drawing room and the sledge hammer on the construction site.

When anyone becomes an authority, that is the end of him as far as development is concerned.

Good taste is not a substitute for knowledge

The insolence of authority is endeavoring to substitute money for ideas.

Our forefathers were not only brave. I believe they were right. I believe that what they meant was that every man born had equal right to grow from scratch by way of his own power unhindered to the highest expression of himself possible to him.

The best friend on earth of man is the tree: When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources of the earth.