When a benevolent mind contemplates the republic of Lycurgus, its admiration is mixed with a degree of horror.
“It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very material thing. It takes a lot of resources, so why not eliminate what you don't need as long as you're able to achieve the same result?”
“Patience can't be acquired overnight. It is just like building up a muscle. Every day you need to work on it.”