"Little as we know about the way in which we are affected by form, by colour, and light, we do know this, that they have an actual physical effect. Variety of form and brilliancy of colour are actual means of recovery."
–– Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), English social reformer, statistician, and founder of modern nursing
"Beauty is the harmony of purpose and form."
–– Alvar Aalto (1898-1976), Finnish architect and designer
Source: Katja Pantzar. The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu. New York: TarcherPerigee, 2018; p. 194.
via: Commonplace Book 2022, 2022, p. 91.
"Limit gives form to the limitless."
–– Pythagoras (c.570 bce –– c. 500-490 bce), Ancient Ionian Greek philosopher and founder of Pythagoreanism
via Sketchbook 19, 2012, p. 17
"True art takes note not merely of form but also of what lies behind."
–– Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), Indian lawyer, writer, and social activist
via Sketchbook 8, 2009, p. 76
"My design philosophy is: form follows feeling."
–– Hella Jongerius (b. 1963), Dutch industrial designer
via Sketchbook 4, 2008, p. 103
