Art Quote by Jørn Utzon
“And with a few moments like that, with doubt from here and there, and within ourselves we were just striving for excellence. We had somehow understood and felt that all the musicians who would come to the House later on, that all the singers, the big artists, were striving for excellence in their life and we thought a house for them, there’s no limit to the excellence it should have because it should match their strive for perfection”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Inaugural Address, House of Music, 1975
Striving for excellence is a shared, collective ambition that inspires the creation of spaces that match that ambition.
In simple terms: Excellence drives design and purpose.
Key Takeaway
Design spaces that reflect the highest aspirations.
Themes
design
excellence
collective ambition
architecture
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- building design
- event planning
- team motivation
- artistic collaboration
Key Concepts
Aesthetic philosophy
human aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design embody excellence?
- What limits can hinder striving for perfection?
A Different Perspective
Excellence alone does not guarantee success; execution matters.
