I.M. Pei

You can't please everyone. So you might as well please yourself.

I don't design buildings to win awards. I design them to be used.

The best way to get a good building is to have a good client. And a good budget.

Some people think modern architecture is cold. I think it's honest.

If you want to be an architect, you have to be a little bit crazy.

I'm not a fan of nostalgia. I prefer to look forward.

Architecture is a slow art. It takes time to build something great.

I've learned more from my mistakes than from my successes.

The most important thing in architecture is light. And a good foundation.

I don't believe in trends. I believe in timeless design.

My favorite building is always the next one.

Architecture is not just about aesthetics. It's about function.

I'm not a philosopher. I'm an architect.

The best compliment you can give an architect is to use their building.

I'm not afraid of controversy. It means people are paying attention.

Every building has a story. My job is to tell it.

I like to think of my buildings as sculptures that you can live in.

You can't force creativity. It has to come naturally.

I've always been drawn to geometry. It's the language of the universe.

The most challenging projects are often the most rewarding.