Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by John C. Parkin

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Canadian architect John C. Parkin.
Last updated on November 4, 2024.
John C. Parkin

John Cresswell Parkin was a Canadian architect. From 1947 to 1969 he was the design chief for the Toronto firm John B. Parkin Associates with partner John B. Parkin. At the time it was the largest architectural firm in the Canada. In 1970 he formed his own firm, where he worked until his retirement in 1987. He is credited as one of the leaders in developing the mid-century modern style in Canada.

The key to being able to let go of all the stuff you're holding on to is knowing that you'll be okay if you don't have it. And that's the truth. You can survive with very little. And though the passing of people and things can be painful, you will survive.
Every moment has infinite potential. Every new moment contains for you possibilities that you can't possibly imagine. Every day is a blank page that you could fill with the most beautiful drawings.
To lead a successful life, then, it's a good idea to work out what you really want. Then get together some plans. Then set some goals. — © John C. Parkin
To lead a successful life, then, it's a good idea to work out what you really want. Then get together some plans. Then set some goals.
The problem for a lot of people is that they don't really know what they want. They have vague desire: to 'do something creative' or to earn more money or 'to be free', but they can't really pin down what it is precisely that they want. So they drift from one thing to another, enjoying some moments and hating others, but never really finding fulfillment or success. (..) This is why it's hard to lead a successful life (whatever that means to you) when you don't know what you want.
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