Antoni Gaudí
Visionary architect of Sagrada Família
Most quoted
"The architect of the future will be a poet, a sculptor, a painter, a musician, a philosopher, a mathematician, a physicist, a chemist, a botanist, a zoologist, a geologist, a meteorologist, a historian, a sociologist, an economist, a politician, a psychologist, a theologian, an artist, a craftsman, a builder, an engineer, a scientist, a humanist, a visionary, a dreamer, a prophet, a saint."
— from Various biographies
"The architect must be a poet, a philosopher, a musician, a painter, a sculptor, a writer, a historian, a mathematician, a physicist, a chemist, a botanist, a zoologist, a geologist, a cosmologist, a theologian, a mystic, a saint."
— from Various writings and interviews
"The expiatory church of La Sagrada Família is made by the people and is mirrored in them. It is a work that is in the hands of God and the will of the people."
— from Letter, 1915
All quotes by Antoni Gaudí (360)
The architect must be a man of justice, for he must be fair in his work.
The architect must be a man of hope, for he must inspire others.
The architect must be a man of charity, for he must help others.
The architect must be a man of wisdom, for he must know how to build.
The architect must be a man of understanding, for he must comprehend the needs of others.
The architect must be a man of vision, for he must see beyond the present.
The architect must be a man of imagination, for he must create new forms.
The architect must be a man of creativity, for he must invent new solutions.
The architect must be a man of innovation, for he must discover new methods.
The architect must be a man of progress, for he must advance the art of building.
The architect must be a man of evolution, for he must adapt to change.
The architect must be a man of revolution, for he must transform the world.
The architect must be a man of genius, for he must possess extraordinary talent.
The architect must be a man of inspiration, for he must motivate others.
The architect must be a man of passion, for he must be deeply committed to his work.
The architect must be a man of dedication, for he must devote himself to his craft.
The architect must be a man of perseverance, for he must overcome obstacles.
The architect must be a man of resilience, for he must recover from setbacks.
The architect must be a man of integrity, for he must uphold ethical principles.
The architect must be a man of humility, for he must acknowledge his limitations.
Contemporaries of Antoni Gaudí
Other Architectures born within 50 years of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926).