“Traditionally, in the Eastern World, man and nature are close: men fin...” — Ma Yansong Quote

“Traditionally, in the Eastern World, man and nature are close: men find happiness and prosperity in the beauty of nature, even if the nature is actually built to match this very need.”

“People think that buildings are permanent, but in China, this isn't true; we can always demolish and remake it better.”

“I think where traditional values are concerned, Chinese people see nature as very symbolic. It's a form of culture.”

“I grew up in Rayagada in Orissa state in eastern India. Few people have even heard of it.”

“First of all, I'm Middle Eastern; I'm Iranian, so to be playing a leading role in a big Hollywood movie, I think, is possibly one of the first times.”

“'Eastern Promises' is great.”