Quote by Henry David Thoreau

True, there are architects so called in this country, and I have heard of one at least possessed with the idea of making architectural ornaments have a core of truth, a necessity, and hence a beauty, as if it were a revelation to him. All very well perhaps from his point of view, but only a little better than the common dilettantism.

True, there are architects so called in this country, and I

Summary

This quote suggests that there are architects who strive to create architectural ornaments that not only possess aesthetic beauty but also embody truth and necessity. However, the speaker seems to view this approach as somewhat limited, akin to superficial artistic interest. While acknowledging the value of incorporating meaning into architecture, the quote implies that true architectural excellence requires more than merely inserting elements of truth, and the pursuit of aesthetic and functional beauty should extend further beyond superficiality.

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