Renzo Piano Quotes

Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the one who is never in doubt.

If men can learn to be less defensive, more open to others, and more accepting of accountability, they will adapt well to the new global economy.

Try to keep your mind open to possibilities and your mouth closed on matters that you don't know about. Limit your 'always' and your 'nevers.'

I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken.

Wisdom is keeping a sense of fallibility of all our views and opinions.

I always entertain the notion that I'm wrong, or that I'll have to revise my opinion. Most of the time that feels good; sometimes it really hurts and is embarrassing.

I don't necessarily agree with everything I say.

When I'm making something, I've always felt in charge and therefore able to call the shots. But what you've got to do is stop that turning into arrogance or despotism!

The spirit of liberty is the spirit that is not too sure that it is right

I cannot help expressing a wish that every member ... doubt a little of his own infallibility ... and put his name on this instrument.

I'm not one of these people who thinks I know all the answers.

Team members need to be able to admit their weaknesses and mistakes, to acknowledge the strengths of others, and to apologize when they do something wrong.

I built a career out of knowing what I don't know.

Remember, you're not always the professional.

I think it's very important to keep in the back of your mind: 'What if I'm wrong?'

I doubt about myself. I think doubts are good in life. The people who don't have doubts I think only two things-arrogance or not intelligence.

The thing I believe in most in the world is my own fallibility, so I am willing to believe that I may be wrong too.

One final thing a director needs: The ability to say 'I am wrong' or 'I was wrong.' Not as easy as it sounds. But in many situations, these 3 words, honestly spoken, will save the day.

You have to do a lot of listening, you don't just learn out of yourself.

The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.

Let us be a little humble; let us think that the truth may not perhaps be entirely with us.

I don't pretend I know everything.

I don't have all the answers.

It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom.

From a worldly point of view, there is no mistake so great as that of being always right.