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Ayn Rand

A building has integrity just like a man. And just as seldom.

Architecture

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A building’s design and structure are considered honest and sound only when all its parts work together without contradiction, much like a person’s character. However, such complete consistency and reliability are rare in both architecture and human nature.

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