Alvar Aalto

Architecture belongs to culture, not to civilization.

We should work for simple, good, undecorated things, but things which are in harmony with the human being and organically suited to the little man in the street.

Form must have a content, and that content must be linked with nature.

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year.

The pleasure of work is open to anyone who can develop some specialised skill, provided that he can get satisfaction from the exercise of his skill without demanding universal applause.

I don't like to get in front of people.