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“Architecture is a discipline that takes time and patience. If one spends enough years writing complex novels one might be able, someday, to construct a respectable haiku.” quote by Thom Mayne
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“Architecture is a discipline that takes time and patience. If one spends enough years writing complex novels one might be able, someday, to construct a respectable haiku.”

Thom Mayne

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Source Lecture: Architecture Symposium, 2012

Patience and incremental effort in architecture can translate to mastery in other creative pursuits.

In simple terms: Patience builds skill across arts.

Key Takeaway

Apply disciplined practice to new crafts.

Themes

patience craft creativity discipline

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • design studio
  • writing workshop
  • poetry class

Key Concepts

learning theory skill transfer

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small steps can you take daily?
  • How does patience affect creativity?
A Different Perspective

Skill transfer may be limited by domain differences.

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