Filippo Brunelleschi
An Italian architect and engineer, he is considered one of the founding fathers of the Renaissance, best known for designing the dome of Florence Cathedral.
Quotes by Filippo Brunelleschi
To build is to serve God and man.
The architect must be a man of universal knowledge.
Perfection is not a small thing, but it is made up of small things.
I have no other desire than to serve my city and my art.
The eye is the most perfect instrument.
Architecture is not merely a science, but an art.
One must always strive for the greatest possible beauty and utility.
The greatest difficulty lies in the beginning.
Without drawing, there is no architecture.
The true architect must be a master of all trades.
My work is my prayer.
The beauty of a building lies in its proportions.
To understand the world, one must first understand geometry.
I have learned more from my failures than from my successes.
The architect must be a poet and a philosopher.
Light is the soul of architecture.
Every detail must serve a purpose.
The greatest challenge is to make the impossible possible.
I build not for today, but for eternity.
The architect must be able to see with his mind's eye.