“The Athenians had an oath for someone who was about to become a citize...” — Richard Rogers Quote

The Athenians had an oath for someone who was about to become a citizen. They had to swear that 'I shall leave the city not less but more beautiful than I found it.'

I don't understand why everyone has to wear black, grey and white.

Architecture is always political.

In Florence, classical buildings sit against medieval buildings. It's that contrast we like.

I think you could make a completely Virtual Centre, though I have a general feeling, and maybe because I am getting very old, that you still need face to face.

We don't see the global citizen as someone with no identity, but rather someone who has confidence and is proud of his culture and history - and... open to the modern world.

There was a lot of pressure for me to become a Portuguese citizen.

The increasing diversification of media ecosystems after decades of state control, along with new digital tools that allow for greater citizen engagement, have led to a dramatic reshaping of the dynamics between citizens, media, and government.

My task as a citizen is to get the government to do more good and less inefficient and wasteful work.

English should be our official language. Reading and speaking English are requirements to become a citizen.