R. Buckminster Fuller Design Quotations

A designer is an emerging synthesis of artist, inventor, mechanic, objective economist and evolutionary strategist.

on first priority in design consideration is the full realization of individual potential in order to reach the second derivative full realization for all individuals

Havenotness is caused by society's failure to design and produce the right tools and goods. Money alone is not the panacea.

Always tell only the truth, and all the truth, and do so promptly - right now.

If we design the environment properly, it will permit child and man to develop safely and to behave logically.

It is new design by architects versus world revolution by political leadership.

There is only one revolution tolerable to all men, all societies, all political systems: Revolution by design and invention.