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. Vitruvius abundanceaccompanyamass share on social
Consistency is found in that work whose whole and detail are suitable to the occasion. It arises from circumstance, custom, and nature. Vitruvius arisecircumstanceconsistency Change image and share on social
Harmony is an obscure and difficult musical science, but most difficult to those who are not acquainted with the Greek language; because it is necessary to use many Greek words to which there are none corresponding in Latin. Vitruvius acquaintdifficultgreek share on social
Music assists him in the use of harmonic and mathematical proportion. Vitruvius assistharmonicmathematical Change image and share on social
Since, therefore, individuals as well as the public are so indebted to these writers for the benefits they enjoy, I think them not only entitled to the honour of palms and crowns, but even to be numbered among the gods. Vitruvius benefitcrownenjoy share on social
For an object under the eye will appear very different from the same object placed above it; in an inclosed space, very different from the same in an open space. Vitruvius eyeincloseobject Change image and share on social
Quicksilver is used for many purposes; without it, neither silver nor brass can be properly gilt. Vitruvius brasgildproperly Change image and share on social
The thickness of the walls should be sufficient for two armed men to pass each other with ease. Vitruvius armeaseman Change image and share on social
Dimension regulated the general scale of the work, so that the parts may all tell and be effective. Vitruvius dimensioneffectivegeneral Change image and share on social
