“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work”

“I have often wondered what it is an old building can do to you when you happen to know a little about things that went on long ago in that building.”

“I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.”