He thought that architecture was alive, and should express a sentiment.

They were not alone in expressing that sentiment.

He stated that a geographic name should be short, euphonic, pronounced as spelled, and have a meaning or express some sentiment to help fix it in the memory.

Since one of the main duties of the office was to express the sentiments of the university, it was considered a launching point to high office.

But it doesn't stop him expressing his sentiments.