Countenance Quote by Pliny the Elder
“The human features and countenance, although composed of but some ten parts or little more, are so fashioned that among so many thousands of men there are no two in existence who cannot be distinguished from one another.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Natural History, 77 AD
He observes that despite many facial features, each person is uniquely distinguishable.
In simple terms: Everyone has a unique face.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate individual differences.
Themes
identity
diversity
observation
Mood
observational
educational
Type
historical
scientific
When to use this quote
- crowd identification
- security
- artistic portraiture
Key Concepts
human anatomy
recognition
social interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we recognize subtle differences?
- What role does facial uniqueness play in society?
A Different Perspective
Similarities can cause mistaken identity.
