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Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “For not all things are practicable on identical principles.”

51. “For not all things are practicable on identical principles.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “Pytheos made a mistake by not observing that the arts are each composed of two things, the actual work and the theory of it. One of these, the doing of the work, is proper to men trained in the individual subject, while the other the theory is common to all scholars.”

52. “Pytheos made a mistake by not observing that the arts are each composed of two things, the actual work and the theory of it. One of these, the doing of the work, is proper to men trained in the individual subject, while the other the theory is common to all scholars.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “In order that the mortar in the joints may not suffer from frosts, drench it with oil-dregs every year before winter begins. Thus treated, it will not let the hoarfrost enter it.”

53. “In order that the mortar in the joints may not suffer from frosts, drench it with oil-dregs every year before winter begins. Thus treated, it will not let the hoarfrost enter it.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “Bricks should be made in Spring or Autumn so that they may dry uniformly.”

54. “Bricks should be made in Spring or Autumn so that they may dry uniformly.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “In the midst of all this great variety of subjects, an individual cannot attain to perfection in each, because it is scarcely in his power to take in and comprehend the general theories of them.”

55. “In the midst of all this great variety of subjects, an individual cannot attain to perfection in each, because it is scarcely in his power to take in and comprehend the general theories of them.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “Some have held that there are only four winds: Solanus from the east; Auster from the south; Favonius from due west; Septentrio from the north. But more careful investigators tell us that there are eight.”

56. “Some have held that there are only four winds: Solanus from the east; Auster from the south; Favonius from due west; Septentrio from the north. But more careful investigators tell us that there are eight.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “Since, therefore, individuals as well as the public are so indebted to these writers for the benefits they enjoy, I think them not only entitled to the honour of palms and crowns, but even to be numbered among the gods.”

57. “Since, therefore, individuals as well as the public are so indebted to these writers for the benefits they enjoy, I think them not only entitled to the honour of palms and crowns, but even to be numbered among the gods.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “There are also kinds of water that cause death, as they run through harmful juices in the soil and become poisonous.”

58. “There are also kinds of water that cause death, as they run through harmful juices in the soil and become poisonous.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “I am moreover inclined to be concise when I reflect on the constant occupation of the citizens in public and private affairs, so that in their few leisure moments they may read and understand as much as possible.”

59. “I am moreover inclined to be concise when I reflect on the constant occupation of the citizens in public and private affairs, so that in their few leisure moments they may read and understand as much as possible.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “The thickness of the walls should be sufficient for two armed men to pass each other with ease.”

60. “The thickness of the walls should be sufficient for two armed men to pass each other with ease.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “The difference between “machines” and “engines” is obviously this, that machines need more workmen and greater power to make them take effect, as for instance ballistae and the beams of presses. Engines, on the other hand, accomplish their purpose at the intelligent touch of a single workman,...”

61. “The difference between “machines” and “engines” is obviously this, that machines need more workmen and greater power to make them take effect, as for instance ballistae and the beams of presses. Engines, on the other hand, accomplish their purpose at the intelligent touch of a single workman,...”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “As regards the efficacy of the art and the theories of it, I promise and expect that in these volumes I shall undoubtedly show myself of very considerable importance not only to builders but also to all scholars.”

62. “As regards the efficacy of the art and the theories of it, I promise and expect that in these volumes I shall undoubtedly show myself of very considerable importance not only to builders but also to all scholars.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “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.”

63. “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.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “Noting all these things with the great delight which learning gives, we cannot but be stirred by these discoveries when we reflect upon the influence of them one by one.”

64. “Noting all these things with the great delight which learning gives, we cannot but be stirred by these discoveries when we reflect upon the influence of them one by one.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “But as for me, Emperor, nature has not given me stature, age has marred my face, and my strength is impaired by ill health. Therefore, since these advantages fail me, I shall win your approval, as I hope, by the help of my knowledge and my writings.”

65. “But as for me, Emperor, nature has not given me stature, age has marred my face, and my strength is impaired by ill health. Therefore, since these advantages fail me, I shall win your approval, as I hope, by the help of my knowledge and my writings.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “Thus by such victory, not by machines but in oppositions to the principle to the principles of machines, has the freedom of states been preserved by the cunning of architects.”

66. “Thus by such victory, not by machines but in oppositions to the principle to the principles of machines, has the freedom of states been preserved by the cunning of architects.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quote: “The fact is that pictures which are unlike reality ought not be approved, and even if they are technically fine, this is no reason why they should offhand be judged to be correct, if their subject is lacking in the principles of reality carried out with no violations.”

67. “The fact is that pictures which are unlike reality ought not be approved, and even if they are technically fine, this is no reason why they should offhand be judged to be correct, if their subject is lacking in the principles of reality carried out with no violations.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

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