We can understand a little of Wren's character when we realise that he remained friends with some of the most awkward people of his time, particularly Hooke and Flamsteed . Phillimore's account, written in the 19th century, of Wren's nature paints a glowing picture:
Kami ay maaaring maunawaan ng isang maliit ng Wren's character kapag kami realise na siya naiiwan ang mga kaibigan na may ilan sa mga pinaka-awkward sa mga tao ng kanyang panahon, lalo na Hooke at Flamsteed. Phillimore's account, nakasulat sa ika-19 siglo, ng Wren's kalikasan paints pagkinang ng isang larawan: