Marcus Fabius Quintilian Quotes

Marcus Fabius Quintilian presents sharp, philosophical thoughts that read like concise lessons on wisdom and focus.

9 quotes

1. We give to necessity the praise of virtue.

2. A liar should have a good memory.

3. Vain hopes are often like the dreams of those who wake.

4. Pectus est enim, quod disertos facit.

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

6. '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.'

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

8. Nature herself has never attempted to effect great changes rapidly.

9. Damnant quod non intellegunt.