"At the same time, I would add that the American people have a lot of courage." ― Tadao Ando Topic(s): Courage More From Tadao Ando "When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature – this very unique to Japan." "My hand is the extension of the thinking process – the creative process." "I would like my architecture to inspire people to use their own resources, to move into the future." More In Courage "I would kiss you, had I the courage."― Edouard Manet "It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded."― Anne Morrow Lindbergh "I found it to be more challenging to be in a huge effects movie, because a lot of the things aren’t there.You have to trust the director and react to nothing."― Katie Holmes