104 Quotes by Quintilian

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.

Our minds are like our stomaches; they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetite.

Nothing is more dangerous to men than a sudden change of fortune.

Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.

We excuse our sloth under the pretext of difficulty.

While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the opportunity is lost.

The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.

Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.

We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.