In architecture as in all other operative arts, the end must direct the operation. The end is to build well. Well building has three conditions: Commodity, Firmness and Delight.

How happy is he born and taught; that serves not another's will, whose armor is his honest thought and truth, his utmost skill.

Tell the truth so as to puzzle and confound your adversaries.

I am but a gatherer and disposer of other men's stuff, at my best value.

You violets that first appear, By your pure purple mantles known, Like the proud virgins of the year, As if the spring were all your own — What are you when the rose is blown?

Ambassadors are honest men sent abroad to lie for their countries.

Take heed of thinking. The farther you go from the church of Rome, the nearer you are to God.