Martin Filler Quotes

During the nineteenth century, the rapid emergence and proliferation of new manufacturing methods and building technologies led to the establishment of polytechnic schools that concentrated on the practicalities of engineering and construction rather than the niceties of stylistic correctness or adherence to established precedent.

Martin Filler

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: critic
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: September 17, 1948

Topics

ConstructionBuildingEngineeringNew

I think what makes a good show is obviously a rabid fan base.

Jim Rash

GoodThinkShowFanI ThinkMakes

It must be odd, being recognisable. I would hate to lose that anonymity. It happened for a while with 'Spooks.' No one notices me now.

Matthew Macfadyen

HateMeLoseNowAnonymityHappened

There was a time when I was willing to marry any cute boy that looked at me.

Anna Faris

TimeCuteMeBoyWillingMarry

If I could just make Westerns for the rest of my life, that's all I would do. It's my favorite movie to make. There's something about being a cowboy.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

LifeRestMy LifeCowboySomething

To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is better.

Tryon Edwards

AngerBetterRuleWellPrevent

No plan survives contact with the enemy.

Tommy Franks

PlanEnemyContactSurvives

I tell about some of the female characters from the Bible so girls can be inspired and empowered and uplifted.

Roma Downey

BibleTellInspiredEmpoweredSome

All I want is to live a peaceful life, to regain my life and be happy.

Mickey Rooney

LifeLiveHappyBe HappyMy Life

Till now I have never shot a scene without taking account of what stands behind the actors because the relationship between people and their surroundings is of prime importance.

Michelangelo Antonioni

RelationshipPeopleNowNeverPrime

In addition to the wishes of the client, the position, orientation, and size of the plot also play an important role in determining the final plan of the house. The 'where' and 'how' of the exterior then follows naturally from all of that.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

PlanHouseWishesPlayImportant

I've made this statement many times: If I would have to do it over again, I would have made known the forthcoming Tet Offensive.

William Westmoreland

OverOffensiveStatementAgainMade

And books that were published in much larger numbers than Selfish, Little are hard to find. And publishers who wanted to publish my last few works have them stuck in limbo while new distribution ideas and legal issues and fears are blown away.

Peter Sotos

IdeasSelfishLegalFindNumbers

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