Architecture is a science arising out of many other sciences, and adorned with much and varied learning; by the help of which a judgment is formed of those works which are the result of other arts.
Marcus Vitruvius PollioAn architect ought to be an educated man so as to leave a more lasting remembrance in his treatises.
Marcus Vitruvius PollioIf then, at this great distance, our human vision can discern that sight, why, pray, are we to think that the divine splendor of the stars can be cast into darkness?
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio