Quintilian

Quotes by Quintilian

Quotes by Quintilian

“It is much easier to try one's hand at many things than to concentrate one's powers on one thing.” Quintilian

“Nature herself has never attempted to effect great changes rapidly.” Quintilian

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“ Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming.” Quintilian

“ That laughter costs too much which is purchased by the sacrifice of decency.” Quintilian

“ The perfection of art is to conceal art.” Quintilian

“Though ambition itself be a vice, yet it is often times the cause of virtues.” Quintilian

“When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.” Quintilian

“A liar should have a good memory.” Quintilian

“Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.” Quintilian