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Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quotes - Page 2

Noting all these things with the great delight which learning gives, we cannot but be stirred by these discoveries when we reflect upon the influence of them one by one.

Noting all these things with the great delight which learning gives, we cannot but be stirred by these discoveries when we reflect upon the influence of them one by one.

"De architectura (Ten Books on Architecture)". Book by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (Book IX, Introuction, Section 14), circa 15 BC.

Bricks should be made in Spring or Autumn so that they may dry uniformly.

"De architectura". Book by Vitruvius. Book II, Chapter III, Section 2,

But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation, than desirous of abundance accompanied by a want of reputation.

Marcus VITRUVIUS POLLIO, Joseph GWILT (1826). “The Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio in Ten Books, Translated from the Latin by J. Gwilt”, p.163

The thickness of the walls should be sufficient for two armed men to pass each other with ease.

Marcus VITRUVIUS POLLIO, Joseph GWILT (1826). “The Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio in Ten Books, Translated from the Latin by J. Gwilt”, p.22