That which offends the ear will not easily gain admission to the mind.
QUINTILIANVain hopes are like certain dreams of those who wake.
More Quintilian Quotes
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If you direct your whole thought to work itself, none of the things which invade eyes or ears will reach the mind.
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Men of quality are in the wrong to undervalue, as they often do, the practise of a fair and quick hand in writing; for it is no immaterial accomplishment.
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Medicine for the dead is too late.
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Though ambition may be a fault in itself, it is often the mother of virtues.
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When we cannot hope to win, it is an advantage to yield.
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That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
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Lately we have had many losses.
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Our minds are like our stomaches; they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetite.
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There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught.
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The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.
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Suffering itself does less afflict the senses than the apprehension of suffering.
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An evil-speaker differs from an evil-doer only in the want of opportunity.
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Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.
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Write quickly and you will never write well; write well, and you will soon write quickly.
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It is worth while too to warn the teacher that undue severity in correcting faults is liable at times to discourage a boy’s mind from effort.
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