Vitruvius

Beauty is produced by the pleasing appearance and good taste of the whole, and by the dimensions of all the parts being duly proportioned to each other.

Nothing requires the architect's care more than the due proportions of buildings.

Economy consists in a due and proper application of the means afforded according to the ability of the employer and the situation chosen; care being taken that the expenditure is prudently conducted.

You don't work on something for six years and be blind to the myriad of other approaches.

If I were gay, life would be a lot simpler. I'm kind of annoyed that I'm not.