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"In Europe, they're more demanding, the ones that rent the build ings."
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"Though times have changed, it's a nice surprise to see that youthful feeling of anti-war sentiment returning once more to the cobbled main streets of Europe."
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"Historians don't really like to carry on speculative debates, but you could certainly argue that the likelihood of a Soviet invasion of Western Europe was extremely, extremely low."
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"Aside from rabid Islamists, no one who wishes to be taken seriously can publicly say anything bad about the old Jews of Europe without sounding like reactionary troglodytes."
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"We didn't realize there were that many boy bands until we started touring in Europe. I don't think we were ever affected by it since a lot of the groups in Europe didn't really sing live, but we did and would perform a cappella as well."
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"Then, in 1983 I went on a very long concert tour all over Europe."
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"We must do our utmost to preserve our British ally's strategic independence from Europe."
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"King Crimson will soon be touring parts of Europe."
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"Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition, we are sadly behind."
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"If there was to be a new Europe, there not only had to be a common market, but also great mobility in labor."
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"I was traveling in Europe with Paul and suddenly realized my passport still said I was Mrs. Sampson."
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"Transparency is not the same as looking straight through a building: it's not just a physical idea, it's also an intellectual one."
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"America has always imported history."
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"Most architects say: I want to use this type of glass, even if it's too reflective or doesn't let enough light in. However, the use of a certain type of glass might change the comfort level."
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"It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very material thing. It takes a lot of resources, so why not eliminate what you don't need as long as you're able to achieve the same result?"
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"When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I wonder if I'd come here today."
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"German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where they all have work is in China. Anybody can sell himself in China!"
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"The American attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture."
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"When I think of some of my earlier work, it really seems a fortunate coincidence that I succeeded."
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"Sometimes I have to accept a job I don't really want. Hardly anybody comes up to you with a commission; it's all competitions these days."
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"In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition."
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