Cass Gilbert Professions : Architect Born : November 24, 1859 Died : May 17, 1934 Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by Cass Gilbert A skyscraper is a machine that makes the land pay. Cass Gilbert machines land pay To become an Architect in the right sense of the word means that a man shall give his life to it and nothing else, and shall study the work he has to do with enthusiastic interest in every detail pertaining to it, and content himself with nothing less than complete success. Cass Gilbert giving men mean Humble birth did not retard his genius, nor high place corrupt his soul. Cass Gilbert genius soul humble Beware of over-confidence; especially in matters of structure. Cass Gilbert over-confidence structure matter I am learning to live, and to see beauty in everything. Cass Gilbert It is only the young and callow and ignorant that admire rashness. Think before you speak. Know your subject. Cass Gilbert ignorant speak thinking I loved the excitement and the pleasures of life in New York, the opportunities for advancement, the pursuit of ambition, the theaters, the places of amusement, and such nights as the last I spent with you just as I was leaving for the West. Cass Gilbert ambition new-york opportunity The Capitol is the best work I have ever done, or shall ever do, and I am glad to have Given it to St. Paul. Cass Gilbert best-work given done Similar Authors Ben van Berkel architect Bruno Zevi architect Bruno Freschi architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin architect Arthur Erickson architect Arne Jacobsen architect All Authors
