Perhaps, to the uninformed, it may appear unaccountable that a man should be able to retain in his memory such a variety of learning; but the close alliance with each other, of the different branches of science, will explain the difficulty. Vitruvius alliancebranchclose share on social
I, therefore, O Caesar, do not publish this work, merely prefixing my name to a treatise which of right belongs to others, nor think of acquiring reputation by finding fault with the works of any one. Vitruvius acquirebelongcaesar Change image and 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
Proportion is that agreeable harmony between the several parts of a building, which is the result of a just and regular agreement of them with each other; the height to the width, this to the length, and each of these to the whole. Vitruvius agreeableagreementbuild 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
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
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
Wind is a floating wave of air, whose undulation continually varies. Vitruvius aircontinuallyfloat 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
In setting out the walls of a city the choice of a healthy situation is of the first importance: it should be on high ground, neither subject to fogs nor rains; its aspects should be neither violently hot nor intensely cold, but temperate in both respects. Vitruvius aspectchoicecity share on social
