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Marcus V. Pollio quotes

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Marcus V. Pollio quote: "The thickness of the walls should be sufficient for two armed..."
The thickness of the walls should be sufficient for two armed men to pass each other with ease. Marcus V. Pollio
Bodies which contain a greater proportion of water than is necessary to balance the other elements, are speedily corrupted, and lose their virtues and properties. Marcus V. Pollio
From the exterior face of the wall towers must be projected, from which an approaching enemy may be annoyed by weapons, from the embrasures of those towers, right and left. Marcus V. Pollio
An easy approach to the walls must be provided against: indeed they should be surrounded by uneven ground, and the roads leading to the gates should be winding and turn to the left from the gates. Marcus V. Pollio
Marcus V. Pollio quote: "Nothing requires the architect's care more than the due..."
Nothing requires the architect's care more than the due proportions of buildings. Marcus V. Pollio
The lanes and streets of the city being set out, the choice of sites for the convenience and use of the state remains to be decided on; for sacred edifices, for the forum, and for other public buildings. Marcus V. Pollio
Wherefore the mere practical architect is not able to assign sufficient reasons for the forms he adopts; and the theoretic architect also fails, grasping the shadow instead of the substance. Marcus V. Pollio
Marcus V. Pollio quote: "Wind is a floating wave of air, whose undulation continually..."
Wind is a floating wave of air, whose undulation continually varies. Marcus V. Pollio
The temple of Ceres should be in a solitary spot out of the city, to which the public are not necessarily led but for the purpose of sacrificing to her. Marcus V. Pollio
When it passes towards the east, the sun begins to have less effect upon it, and a thin line on the edge of its bright side emits its splendour towards the earth. Marcus V. Pollio
Marcus V. Pollio quote: "Quicksilver is used for many purposes; without it, neither..."
Quicksilver is used for many purposes; without it, neither silver nor brass can be properly gilt. Marcus V. Pollio
Marcus V. Pollio quote: "Marble is not alike in all countries."
Marble is not alike in all countries. Marcus V. Pollio
Proportion is that agreeable harmony between the several parts of a building, which is the result of a just and regular agreement of them with each other; the height to the width, this to the length, and each of these to the whole. Marcus V. Pollio

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