Philip Freelon quotes
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“I derive a tremendous amount of pride in developing places that everyday people can experience. I like to create beauty in everyday lives.”
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“I don't do casinos or prisons; I like to do projects that enhance the lives of everyday people, like campus buildings, libraries, museums and government buildings. That's why I love working in the public sector.”
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“I always say African American history is the quintessential American story. It's about perseverance and resilience - something everyone can relate to.”
-- Philip Freelon#Perseverance Quotes #African American Quotes #Resilience Quotes
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“The number of African Americans in my profession is woefully small; about two percent of architects in the country are black. I'd like to see more diversity. That's why whenever I'm asked to speak at middle and high schools I always say yes.”
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“African Americans were responsible for creating a lot of this beautiful and elaborate ironwork; we weren't just working in the cotton fields.”
-- Philip Freelon
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“Pride in the case of a rich man is bad, but pride in the case of a poor man is worse.”
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“Pride and conceit were the original sins of man.”
Source : "Gil Blas". Book by Alain-René Lesage. Book VII, Chapter 3, 1735.
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“People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.”
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“Find a need and fill it. Successful businesses are founded on the needs of people.”
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