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Quintilian Quotes

Quintilian -- Quote #1

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

Quintilian -- Quote #2

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

Quintilian -- Quote #3

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield. -- Quintilian

Quintilian -- Quote #4

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

Quintilian -- Quote #5

Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming. -- Quintilian

Quintilian -- Quote #6

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

Quintilian -- Quote #7

When we cannot hope to win, it is an advantage to yield. -- Quintilian

Quintilian -- Quote #8

A liar should have a good memory. -- Quintilian

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