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He worked in the English language throughout his professional life and remained a citizen of the United States until his death on January 25, 2005, in New Canaan.\n\nAmong his notable works are the Crystal Cathedral and the Philip Johnson House, the latter of which he designed for himself. Johnson was associated with postmodern architecture, a connection that ran through much of his output and shaped the kinds of commissions and conversations he was part of. 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I’m not as great as Frank Lloyd Wright.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nPhilip Johnson, a renowned American architect and critic, made this statement in an interview with _Architectural Forum_ in 1947. At the time, he was still building his career, and this quote reflects his humility and awareness of the limitations of his own abilities.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, Johnson's comment appears to be a modest expression of self-awareness. However, it reveals a deeper insight into the nature of creativity and expertise: that true masters often recognize their own fallibility and are willing to acknowledge the work of others, even if it surpasses their own. This humility allows them to stay grounded and open to new ideas.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals and creatives should cultivate a sense of intellectual curiosity and openness to criticism, acknowledging that there is always more to learn from others. By embracing the idea that one's own abilities have limits, they can approach challenges with a willingness to adapt and incorporate new perspectives into their work.",{"id":114,"quote_text":115,"author_id":5,"source_id":55,"has_image":66,"author":116,"source":117,"quote_tag":118,"commentary":50},3348143,"I like the thought that what we are to do on this earth is embellish it for its greater beauty, so that oncoming generations can look back to the shapes we leave here and get the same thrill that I get in looking back at theirs – at the Parthenon, at Chartres Cathedral.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":120,"quote_text":121,"author_id":5,"source_id":55,"has_image":66,"author":122,"source":123,"quote_tag":124,"commentary":50},3348139,"You’re going to change the world? Well, go ahead and try. You’ll give it up at a certain point and change yourself instead.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"currentPage":126,"totalPages":127,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":128},1,9,10]