The Potemkin city of which I wish to speak here is none other than our dear Vienna herself. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes city dear potemkin
The house has to please everyone, contrary to the work of art which does not. The work is a private matter for the artist. The house is not. Adolf Loos artartistcontrary Change image and share on social
Supply and demand regulate architectural form. Adolf Loos architecturaldemandform Change image and share on social
The house has to serve comfort. The work of art is revolutionary; the house is conservative. Adolf Loos artcomfortconservative Change image and share on social
An independent state does not pay too dear a price for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them; a state which has lost its independence may find at least some compensation in the fact that its protector procures for it peace with its neighbours. Theodor Mommsen acceptavoidcompensation share on social
What people don't understand about Sarah Palin is that she is a rancher's wife. From Alberta down to Texas I've known women like that: good common sense, bright and vilified by city people. Robert Duvall albertabrightcity Change image and share on social