Kimbell Museum Quotes & Sayings

Museum architectural search committees have invariably included the Kimbell in their international scouting tours of exemplary art galleries (a practice pioneered by Velma Kimbell, the founder's widow, in 1964). Those groups no doubt respond to the Kimbell with suitable reverence, but given the buildings they later commissioned, many post-Bilbao museum patrons obviously wanted something quite different. The disparity between Kahn's museums and recent examples of that genre parallels the discrepancy he saw between postwar Modernism and ancient Classicism: "Our stuff looks tinny compared to it." At a time when commercial values are systematically corrupting the museum - one of civilized society's most elevating experiences - the example of Kahn, among the most courageous and successful architectural reformers of all time, seems more relevant and cautionary than ever. — Martin Filler

I love the Bahamas, and I used to go there all the time with my friend who passed away, Henry. And I love it there, especially that island [Grand Exuma], so I've been there a lot over the twenty years. — Pam Houston

One of the fun things about play is making up stories ... — John Lasseter

The world isn't getting smaller. People fly from place to place, take shuttles or taxis to hotels, stay in all-inclusive resorts. Have Skype Meetings. They don't really experience the world, and barely experience parts of it. — Andrew Pain

I was convinced that the proverb about money not buying happiness was written by a rich guy who didn't want you to feel bad because you didn't have any. — Donald Jans

religions attempt to influence our mind-sets in the moment of temptation by incorporating different moral reminders into our environment. — Dan Ariely

People hate negative tactics, but the fact is, as the 3 A.M. ad demonstrates, they can be very effective. — Susan Estrich

Authentic kindness has a power greater than rock, paper and scissors combined. — Toni Sorenson

I told myself that, too. It turned out myself was a skeptical bitch and didn't believe me. — C.E. Murphy

Advice for a human
86. To like something is to insult it. Love it or hate it. Be passionate. As civilisation advances, so does indifference. It is a disease. Immunize yourself with art. And love. — Matt Haig

What I don't think has been talked about is the fact that in order to be Hell, the people in Hell could never be sure they were really there. — Denis Johnson