The design of a temple depends on symmetry, the principles of which must be most carefully observed by the architect.

Wind is a floating wave of air, whose undulation continually varies.

If our designs for private houses are to be correct, we must at the outset take note of the countries and climates in which they are built.

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.

For we must not build temples according to the same rules to all gods alike, since the performance of the sacred rites varies with the various gods.

Propriety is that perfection of style which comes when a work is authoritatively constructed on approved principles. It arises from prescription, from usage, or from nature.

Some people do indeed say that Eratosthenes could not have inferred the true measure of the earth. Whether true or untrue, it cannot affect the truth of what I have written on the fixing of the quarters from which the different winds blow.