Masonry

Masonry
Ancient Era

“It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls.”
- Aristophanes

I didn't have much of a choice regarding the image for this one. I mean, what are you gonna do?

1680x1050

Archery

Archery
Ancient Era

“Do not throw the arrow which will return against you.”
- Kurdish Proverb

The image was taken from a questionably-historically-accurate film! I'd be amazed if you didn't know which one.

I cut this one down to 1920x1200. Enjoy.

Pottery

Pottery
Ancient Era

“Hath not the potter power over the clay, to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?”
- The Bible, Romans

Yes I did. By the way, I'm doing all of this with GIMP in Ubuntu 10.04.

1024x768 for all you people with average resolutions.

Mysticism

Mysticism
Ancient Era

“Nature herself has imprinted on the minds of all the idea of God.”
- Cicero

Is that even grammatically correct? I don't know, seems like there should be some sort of punctuation in there. Whatever, who am I to question Cicero?

1440x900

Wheel

The Wheel
Ancient Era

“Put your shoulder to the wheel.”
- Aesop

This one is kind of a stretch, but it's the best I could do. That circle kind of looks like a wheel, right?

Also, 1920x1200. Enjoy.

Mining

Mining
Ancient Era

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
- Confucius

Now with more Zelda! Not everything has to be serious. Enjoy this one in 1440x899.

Farming

Agriculture
Ancient Era

“Oh farmers, pray that your summers be wet and your winters clear.”
- Virgil

Not a big fan of this quote, but hey, what are you gonna do?

This one is actually in a standard, albeit massive, resolution: 2560x1600.