I fear uniformity. You cannot manufacture great men any more than you can manufacture gold.

No architecture is so haughty as that which is simple.

I have not written in vain if I have heretofore done anything towards diminishing the reputation of the Renaissance landscape painting.

Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives, the cumulative experience of many masters of craftsmanship. Quality also marks the search for an ideal after necessity has been satisfied and mere usefulness achieved.

Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth.

You cannot have good architecture merely by asking people's advice on occasion. All good architecture is the expression of national life and character; and it is produced by a prevalent and eager national taste, or desire for beauty.

That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of noble and happy human beings.