"A building or a town will only be alive to the extent that it is governed in a timeless way. It is a process which brings order out of nothing but ourselves; it cannot be attained, but it will happen of its own accord, if we will only let it"

This quote by Christopher Alexander talks to the concept that a structure or a town will just live if it is governed in an ageless way. This classic method of governing is a procedure that brings order out of absolutely nothing however ourselves. It is not something that can be obtained, however rather something that will take place of its own accord if we allow it to. This speaks with the concept that we need to be open to the natural order of things and not attempt to require our own will upon it. It is just when we accept the natural order of things that we can really create something alive and lively. This quote encourages us to be open to the natural order of things and to let it take its course.