Architecture Quote by Elif Şafak
““Page 158: 'Architecture is team work,' said Sinan. 'Apprenticeship is not.' 'Why don't you want us to look at each other's drawings? ' Jahan once asked. 'Because you'll compare. If you think you are better than the others, you'll be poisoned by hubris. If you think another's better, poisoned by envy. Either way, it is poison.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Forty Rules of Love, Elif Şafak, 2010
Collaboration thrives when humility replaces competition; envy and hubris poison teamwork.
In simple terms: Teamwork needs humility, not comparison.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and open sharing in teams.
Themes
collaboration
humility
teamwork
poison
hubris
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- design studios
- architecture firms
- software development
- academic research
- creative projects
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we create safe spaces for critique?
- What practices reduce envy in collaborative settings?
A Different Perspective
If team members fear judgment, they may with ideas, stifling innovation.
