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.
QUINTILIANIf you direct your whole thought to work itself, none of the things which invade eyes or ears will reach the mind.
More Quintilian Quotes
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It is the heart which inspires eloquence.
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The mind is exercised by the variety and multiplicity of the subject matter, while the character is moulded by the contemplation of virtue and vice.
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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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For comic writers charge Socrates with making the worse appear the better reason.
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The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.
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Satiety is a neighbor to continued pleasures.
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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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To swear, except when necessary, is becoming to an honorable man.
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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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Ambition is a vice, but it may be the father of virtue.
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There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught.
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Conscience is a thousand witnesses.
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That which offends the ear will not easily gain admission to the mind.
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(Slaughter) means blood and iron.
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It is easier to do many things than to do one thing continuously for a long time.
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