Christopher Wren quotes

Christopher Wren was an English architect, widely regarded as one of the most distinguished designers in British history. His work includes the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral and numerous other churches in London. He transformed the city’s architectural landscape after the Great Fire of London. Here are 4 of his quotes:

A time will come when men will stretch out their eyes. They should see planets like our Earth. (Christopher Wren)
Architecture has its political Use; public Buildings being the Ornament of a Country; it establishes a Nation, draws People and Commerce; makes the People love their native Country, which Passion is the Original of all great Actions in a Common-wealth.... Architecture aims at Eternity. View quote
Christopher Wren
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 rules of optics and geometry. View quote
Christopher Wren
Architecture aims at Eternity. View quote
Christopher Wren