Well building hat three conditions. Commodity, firmness, and delight.
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.
I am but a gatherer and disposer of other men's stuff, at my best value.
The itch of disputation will prove the scab of the Church.
Ambassadors are honest men sent abroad to lie for their countries.
Tell the truth so as to puzzle and confound your adversaries.