Architecture Quote by Ian Hamilton Finlay

I am always a beginner. I only try to include different parts of life; the pastoral, the tragic, et cetera.

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

I have often said that just as the French revolution, for instance, understood itself through antiquity, I think our time can be understood through…

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

But I can only write what the muse allows me to write. I cannot choose, I can only do what I am given, and…

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

But you have to understand that I consider myself a very modest artist, or whatever, and not of importance really at all - it…

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

However, I don't feel the world is looking over my shoulder when I am working - I never think about this at all. What…

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

If the work is pure then you have to think it could be understood. If it is not understood it doesn't mean that your…

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

The present order is the disorder of the future.

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

Certain gardens are described as retreats when they are really attacks.

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

No, I don't make my work in order to challenge or confuse other people's expectations - I only do what I find natural.

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

Little Sparta is a garden in the traditional sense. It is perhaps not like other modern gardens, but I think that other times would…

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

As a friendly one. I would still like to write concrete poems, but I can only do it sometimes.

— Ian Hamilton Finlay

But at the beginning it was clear to me that concrete poetry was peculiarly suited for using in public settings. This was my idea,…

— Ian Hamilton Finlay