Top 10 Quotes by Quintilian

Quintilian (c. 35–c. 100 AD) was a Roman rhetorician and educator known for his work "Institutio Oratoria" (Institutes of Oratory), a comprehensive guide on rhetoric and education. Born in Hispania (modern-day Spain), Quintilian studied rhetoric in Rome under famous teachers and became a respected orator himself. His "Institutio Oratoria" remains a seminal work on the art of rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of moral character, education, and practical training in oratory. Quintilian's influence extended throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, shaping the study of rhetoric and education in Europe. His work continues to be studied for its insights into persuasive communication and teaching methodologies.

Top 10 Quotes by Quintilian

1. "Ambition is a vice, but it may be the father of virtue."
— Quintilian

2. "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

3. "A liar should have a good memory."
— Quintilian

4. "Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish."
— Quintilian

5. "We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide."
— Quintilian

6. "Memory has been called the treasure-house of eloquence."
— Quintilian

7. "To teach, to delight, to move."
— Quintilian

8. "Suffering itself does less afflict the senses than the anticipation of suffering."
— Quintilian

9. "The perfection of art is to conceal art."
— Quintilian

10. "Without the assistance of natural capacity, rules and precepts are of no efficacy."
— Quintilian