In things to be seen at once, much variety makes confusion, another vice of beauty. In things that are not seen at… — Christopher Wren Copy Share Image
The secret of architectural excellence is to translate the proportions of a dachshund into bricks, mortar and marble. — Christopher Wren Copy Share Image
A time will come when men will stretch out their eyes. They should see planets like our Earth — Christopher Wren Copy Share Image
Mathematical demonstrations being built upon the impregnable Foundations of Geometry and Arithmetick are the only truths that can sink into the Mind of Man,… — Christopher Wren Copy Share Image
He was of opinion that what we now vulgarly call the Gothick, ought properly and truly be named Saracenick Architecture refined by the Christians. — Christopher Wren Copy Share Image
Architecture has its political Use; publick Buildings being the Ornament of a Country; it establishes a Nation, draws People and Commerce; makes the People… — Christopher Wren Copy Share Image
“Si monumentum requiris circumspice (If you seek his monument, look around.) [ Epitaph on Wren's tomb in St. Paul's Cathedral ]” — Christopher Wren Copy Share Image
In things to be seen at once, much variety makes confusion, another vice of beauty. In things that are not seen at once, and… — Christopher Wren Copy Share Image
