“Architecture, like dress, is an exercise in good manners, and good manners involve the habit of skillful insincerity-the habit of saying “good morning” to those whose mornings you would rather blight, and of passing the butter to those you would rather starve.” – Roger Scruton
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"Architecture, like dress, is an exercise in good manners, and good manners involve the habit of skillful insincerity-the habit of saying "good morning" to those whose mornings you would rather blight, and of passing the butter to those you would rather starve." – Roger Scruton
"Architecture, like dress, is an exercise in good manners, and good manners involve the habit of skillful insincerity-the habit of saying "good morning" to those whose mornings you would rather blight, and of passing the butter to those you would rather starve." – Roger Scruton
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