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I M Pei Quotes

Let’s do it right. This is for the ages Picture Quote #1

Success is a collection of problems solved Picture Quote #1

Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life Picture Quote #1

You cannot defend your design without knowing what you’re designing for Picture Quote #1

I haven’t taken any new projects in the past years - I told myself, if I cannot live long enough to finish it, I don’t want it Picture Quote #1

Many of the projects I’m most proud of are tall buildings, especially the housing projects. In New York I have two: one in Kips Bay and one at New York University. At that time, those projects were most challenging Picture Quote #1

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I know something about the civilization of China, with my background, obviously, and I think I know something about American history. But that’s about all. And I’ve traveled all over the world, and for a long time I didn’t know very much about it, really Picture Quote #1

I didn’t want to think about a project that I couldn’t finish. That’s a kind of temptation. One has to realize one’s limitations. Why kid yourself? ? Picture Quote #1

At home, I have a wife, fortunately, and my children are all grown, and I have many grandchildren. I spend weekends with my grandchildren; I adore them Picture Quote #1

For Kips Bay, I had a wonderful client, William Zeckendorf, who was willing to gamble with me on using concrete and not brick for a high-rise apartment building. That was very innovative at the time Picture Quote #1

Let’s do it right. This is for the ages Picture Quote #1

I haven’t taken any new projects in the past years - I told myself, if I cannot live long enough to finish it, I don’t want it Picture Quote #1

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I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity Picture Quote #1

Great artists need great clients Picture Quote #1

Design is something you have to put your hand to Picture Quote #1

Stop worrying about missed opportunities and start looking for new ones Picture Quote #1

I want to bring out the best in a community and contribute something of permanent value Picture Quote #1

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Let’s do it right. This is for the ages. (I M Pei Quotes) Success is a collection of problems solved (I M Pei Quotes) Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life (I M Pei Quotes) You cannot defend your design without knowing what you’re designing for (I M Pei Quotes) I haven’t taken any new projects in the past years - I told myself, if I cannot live long enough to finish it, I don’t want it. (I M Pei Quotes) Many of the projects I’m most proud of are tall buildings, especially the housing projects. In New York I have two: one in Kips Bay and one at New York University. At that time, those projects were most challenging (I M Pei Quotes) I know something about the civilization of China, with my background, obviously, and I think I know something about American history. But that’s about all. And I’ve traveled all over the world, and for a long time I didn’t know very much about it, really (I M Pei Quotes) I didn’t want to think about a project that I couldn’t finish. That’s a kind of temptation. One has to realize one’s limitations. Why kid yourself? ? (I M Pei Quotes) At home, I have a wife, fortunately, and my children are all grown, and I have many grandchildren. I spend weekends with my grandchildren; I adore them (I M Pei Quotes) For Kips Bay, I had a wonderful client, William Zeckendorf, who was willing to gamble with me on using concrete and not brick for a high-rise apartment building. That was very innovative at the time (I M Pei Quotes) Let’s do it right. This is for the ages (I M Pei Quotes) I haven’t taken any new projects in the past years - I told myself, if I cannot live long enough to finish it, I don’t want it (I M Pei Quotes) I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity (I M Pei Quotes) Great artists need great clients (I M Pei Quotes) Design is something you have to put your hand to (I M Pei Quotes) Stop worrying about missed opportunities and start looking for new ones (I M Pei Quotes) I want to bring out the best in a community and contribute something of permanent value (I M Pei Quotes)