Christopher Wren

Architecture English 1632 – 1723 97 quotes

One of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history, he was responsible for rebuilding 52 churches in the City of London after the Great Fire, including St. Paul's Cathedral.

Quotes by Christopher Wren

Curves soften the severity of lines.

Dome Design Notes 1692

Legacy is etched in stone, not words.

Deathbed Words 1723

Observation precedes invention.

Royal Society Paper 1655

A witty arch can bridge divides.

Humorous Sketch Caption 1680

The spire reaches for divine proportion.

Church Design Memo 1700

Life's tempests test our foundations.

Fire Reflection 1666

Precision in planning prevents regret.

Advice Letter 1670

The portico welcomes the wandering mind.

Entrance Design Notes 1690

Humor lightens the load of creation.

Apprentice Banter 1705

Astronomy and architecture share the stars.

Observatory Plans 1660

True art defies the ravages of time.

Late Interview 1715

Balance is the essence of stability.

Structural Treatise 1685

In every stone, a story unfolds.

Masonry Observations 1672

The nave guides the spirit's journey.

Cathedral Notes 1700

Wit sharpens the edge of innovation.

Society Meeting Remark 1665

Reflection upon ruins breeds humility.

Travel Journal 1720

The compass draws circles of eternity.

Geometric Essay 1695