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Léon Krier


“Human intelligence is a limited resource. It cannot solve problems caused by ignoring fundamentals of existence.”
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“Cities and landscapes are illustrations of our spiritual and material worth. They not only express our values but give them a tangible reality. They determine the way in which we use or squander our energy, time, and land resources.”
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“In fact, the public will accept any city plan and skyline provided that its architecture is traditional.”
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“Viewed from a certain distance and under good light, even an ugly city can look like the promised land.”
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“Authentic architecture is not the incarnation of the spirit of the age but of the spirit, full stop.”
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“The rigidity of a bottle's form does not affect the fluidity of the liquid it contains.”
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“A city is not an accident but the result of coherent visions and aims.”
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