Best Quotes by Quintilian (Top 10)
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Whilst we deliberate how to begin a thing, it grows too late to begin it.
Quintilian
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A liar should have a good memory.
Quintilian
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We should not write so that it is possible for the reader to understand us, but so that it is impossible for him to misunderstand us.
Quintilian
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There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught.
Quintilian
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Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.
Quintilian
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That laughter costs too much which is purchased by the sacrifice of decency.
Quintilian
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Ambition is a vice, but it may be the father of virtue.
Quintilian
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The obscurity of a writer is generally in proportion to his incapacity.
Quintilian
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When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.
Quintilian
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When we cannot hope to win, it is an advantage to yield.
Quintilian