Ancient Rome was as confident of the immutability of its world and the continual expansion and improvement of the human lot as we are today.
No amount of thought can ever reveal what comes unexpectedly.
Nearly all of the advances in structural and aesthetic innovation is coming from abroad.
Our settlement of land is without regard to the best use of land.
Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition, we are sadly behind.
Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture.