“I viewed the station as a place, a terrain where I could put a new architecture in place. The station was, of course, an historic monument, but it does not deserve all the respect given it when it is said it is perfect, original and coherent expression of a past that we must revere. Orsay is basically a box.” DoeSaidPastCoursesGivenPerfectExpressionDeserveOriginalsBoxesArchitectureStationsHistoricMonumentTerrain Author:Gae Aulenti
“We ought to know about our culinary past. Food and identity is terribly important ... I don't mean we should go out and eat historic dishes, but we should know what makes us different ... self-confident nations have that sense of where they come from.” KnowsShouldMeanImportantDifferentSelfPastNationsIdentityOughtCulinaryDishesHistoricSelf Confident Author:Tom Jaine
“Mr. Buckles has a vivid recollection of historic times, and one way for me to honor the service of those who wear the uniform in the past and those who wear it today is to herald you, sir, and to thank you very much for your patriotism and your love for America.” WayTodayAmericaPastHonorOne WayUniformsHistoricVividRecollectionBuckles Author:Frank Buckles