"Roman civilization had achieved, within the bounds of its technology, relatively as great a mastery of time and space as we have achieved today."

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This reflection on time by Arthur Erickson resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in time is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Arthur Erickson

Arthur Charles Erickson was a Canadian architect and urban planner. He is known as one of Canada's most influential architects and was the only Canadian architect to win the American Institute of Architects AIA Gold Medal. When told of Erickson's award, Philip Johnson said, "Arthur Erickson is by far the greatest architect in Canada, and he may be the greatest on this continent."

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