Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
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The architect must be a prophet... a prophet in the true sense of the term... if he can't see at least ten years ahead don't call him an architect.
Interpretation
What this quote means
An architect should have the vision to foresee the future impacts of their designs.
This quote emphasizes the importance of foresight in architecture and design. Frank Lloyd Wright argues that true architects possess the ability to envision the long-term consequences and benefits of their work, indicating that a lack of this vision diminishes their role and value in the architectural field.
Themes
ArchitectureForesightVisionDesignFuture
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on sustainable architecture, this quote can illustrate the significance of considering long-term ecological impacts.
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