One thing, however, I must premise, that without the assistance of natural capacity, rules and precepts are of no efficacy.
QUINTILIANBy writing quickly we are not brought to write well, but by writing well we are brought to write quickly.
More Quintilian Quotes
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Ambition is a vice, but it may be the father of virtue.
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Conscience is a thousand witnesses.
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The learned understand the reason of art; the unlearned feel the pleasure.
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While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. The opportunity is lost.
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Sayings designed to raise a laugh are generally untrue and never complimentary. Laughter is never far removed from derision.
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Though ambition may be a fault in itself, it is often the mother of virtues.
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We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.
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When we cannot hope to win, it is an advantage to yield.
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To swear, except when necessary, is becoming to an honorable man.
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The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.
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For all the best teachers pride themselves on having a large number of pupils and think themselves worthy of a bigger audience.
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Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.
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Men, even when alone, lighten their labors by song, however rude it may be.
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She abounds with lucious faults.
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Virtue, though she gets her beginning from nature, yet receives her finishing touches from learning.
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