It is no secret that the Moon has no light of her own but is, as it were, a mirror, receiving brightness from the influence of the Sun.

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"As a building is man’s bodily covering, so architecture is the enclosing envelope of all the arts."

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"Order and arrangement, symmetry and definiteness, are the qualities that give value to architecture."

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"An architect’s designs must refer to the unquestionable perfection of the body’s symmetry and proportions. If a building is to create a sense of eurythmy, it is essential that it mirrors these natural laws of harmony and beauty."

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"Nothing requires the architect’s care more than the due proportions of buildings."

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"She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within."

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"We should never judge someone based on their appearance."

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"Beauty and ugliness are merely subjective labels. What matters is who we are inside."

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"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."

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"Worry is a misuse of imagination."

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