[863] V, vi, 1. The wording is that of Morgan’s translation.
[864] VI, i, 3-4, 9-10.
[865] IX, vi, 2-3, Morgan’s translation.
[866] III, Introduction, 3, ” ... There should be the greatest indignation when, as often, good judges are flattered by the charm of social entertainments into an approbation which is a mere pretence.”
[867] Idem.
[868] VI, Introduction, 5.
[869] II, Introduction. Vitruvius continues, “But as for me, Emperor, nature has not given me stature, age has marred my face, and my strength is impaired by ill health. Therefore, since these advantages fail me, I shall win your approval, as I hope, by the help of my knowledge and my writings.”
[870] III, Introduction, 2.
[871] VII, Introduction, 1-10.
[872] VI, Introduction, 2. Also IX, Introduction, where authors are declared superior to the victorious athletes in the Olympian, Pythian, Isthmian, and Nemean games.