The Achilles Heel of the Americas was the...... Quote by "Arthur Erickson"

The Achilles Heel of the Americas was the lack of cultural confidence typical of new settlers.
— Arthur Erickson

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No amount of thought can ever reveal what comes unexpectedly.
— Arthur Erickson

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Nearly all of the advances in structural and aesthetic innovation is coming from abroad.
— Arthur Erickson

Our settlement of land is without regard to the best use of land.
— Arthur Erickson

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Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition, we are sadly behind.
— Arthur Erickson

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Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture.
— Arthur Erickson