Minoru Yamasaki

“Why do I, an architect, need to talk about politics? Because I am a human being and a citizen of this world first.”

“I think that the World Trade Center should be a living memorial.”

“Serenity is one of the most important things that we can bring into our lives, and architecture is one of the most powerful tools for doing that.”

“The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man's life on earth and to fulfill his belief in the nobility of his existence.”

“I feel this way about it. World trade means world peace and consequently the World Trade Center buildings in New York...had a bigger purpose than just to provide room for tenants.”

“The problem is, you can't get away from politics. All you can do is be as honest and straightforward as you can.”

“There are a few architects, and I am one of them, who believe that we should try to create an architecture that is a delight for people to be in.”

“Architecture should be a thing of beauty, a joy forever.”