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Age Quote by Vitruvius Pollio

“This was how Dinocrates, recommended only by his good looks and dignified carriage, came to be so famous. But as for me, Emperor, nature has not given me stature, age has marred my face, and my strength is impaired by ill health.” quote by Vitruvius Pollio
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““This was how Dinocrates, recommended only by his good looks and dignified carriage, came to be so famous. But as for me, Emperor, nature has not given me stature, age has marred my face, and my strength is impaired by ill health.””

Vitruvius Pollio

About This Quote

Source Treatise: De Architectura, Book I, 1st century BC

The narrator contrasts a famed individual's physical attributes with personal deficiencies, highlighting reliance on appearance versus substance.

In simple terms: Fame can stem from looks, not merit.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate substance over appearance.

Themes

esteem appearance merit

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

philosophy self-improvement

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • public speaking
  • leadership
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

self-perception social status

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities truly sustain reputation?
  • How to balance image and ability?
A Different Perspective

Physical traits fade; substance endures.

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