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Proportions are what makes the old Greek temples classic in their beauty. They are like huge blocks, from which the air has been literally hewn out between the columns.

~Arne Jacobsen

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That business of relaxation, which is so terribly modern today, is all good and well, but my work interests me so much, and is so varied, that many times it seems relaxing when I go from one aspect to another.

~Arne Jacobsen

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That is the artistic task: To choose the best from these solutions.

~Arne Jacobsen

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There is always a point when one senses one's lack of skill, the doubt.

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With a painter or a sculptor, one cannot begin to alter his works, but an architect has to put up with anything, because he makes utility objects - the building is there to be used, and times change.

~Arne Jacobsen

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You will soon find that I am a bit obsessive about my work. And that is a little sad, one often feels strangely restricted, not finding time to simmer, although one actually has many interests.

~Arne Jacobsen

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Biography

Nationality: Danish

Type: Architect

Born: February 11th, 1902

Died: March 24th, 1971

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