Gravitas Quotes

“For the Romans, gravitas denoted a man’s metaphorical “heaviness” — a strength of purpose, sense of authority, depth of character, and commitment to the task at hand that together formed a structure sturdy enough to bear the weight of his significant responsibilities”
― Brett McKay

“Finally, we were notorious enough to give our enemies pause.”
― Geraldine Brooks, The Secret Chord

“The triviality of the current scene usually put her off, but now she supposed that the politics of the moment always looked petty and stupid; only later did it take on the look of respectable statecraft, of immutable History.”
― Kim Stanley Robinson, Blue Mars

“Jenny Marzen is who again?" Amy knew perfectly well who she was. Jenny Marzen was hot, hotter than Amy had ever been, and Jenny Marzen would be washed up in ten years and didn't know it. "And Jenny is my number one fan?"

"No, but she likes you. She read your stories in grad school."

"What is she, twelve?"

"The point is, she really liked the article, and all that stuff about experience and news. Lex says she says you've got gravitas."

"That's a dirty lie. I never even had mono.”
― Jincy Willett, Amy Falls Down

“Gravitas is my personal compass.”
― Curavius

“The gravitas in a leader is like clarity in diamond.”
― Pearl Zhu, Thinkingaire: 100 Game Changing Digital Mindsets to Compete for the Future

“Imagine a video conference in which you are appearing in court, or in a multinational meeting where millions or billions of dollars are on the table, or a meeting where you will be discussing the status of a project or program, and where the daily conduct of business has always been coat and tie, but is now conducted virtually.

Some might ask, “what difference does it make? I’m on time, I’m in attendance, and I know the subject. Who cares what I look like?”

Viewed from the perspective of those that have to look at you, however, the message is completely different.

It not only makes you appear unprepared, it shows a lack of respect for the position you hold (not to mention gravitas), as well as a lack of concern for the responsibilities that have been entrusted to you.

It also shows a lack of respect for those in the virtual “room” with you, and it shows a complete disregard for the institution of which you are a part.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, The Power of Civility: Top Experts Reveal the Secrets to Social Capital

“Storytelling doesn't mean you go into other peoples world. It means you bring them into yours”
― Henry Joseph-Grant