In things to be seen at once, much variety makes confusion, another vice of beauty. In things that are not seen at once, and have no respect one to another, great variety is commendable, provided this variety transgress not the… — 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