Without natural gifts technical rules are useless.
QUINTILIAN(Slaughter) means blood and iron.
More Quintilian Quotes
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Fear of the future is worse than one’s present fortune.
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To swear, except when necessary, is becoming to an honorable man.
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A mediocre speech supported by all the power of delivery will be more impressive than the best speech unaccompanied by such power.
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The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.
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There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught.
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He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he lacks opportunity.
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Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming.
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A liar should have a good memory.
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When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.
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It is the heart which inspires eloquence.
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We excuse our sloth under the pretext of difficulty.
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A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.
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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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In almost everything, experience is more valuable than precept.
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Suffering itself does less afflict the senses than the apprehension of suffering.
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