~ Quintilian Quotes ~

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Quintilian Quotes


A Roman rhetorician from Hispania, widely referred to in medieval schools of rhetoric and in Renaissance writing.
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (ca. 35 – ca. 100) was a Roman rhetorician from Hispania, widely referred to in medieval schools of rhetoric and in Renaissance writing. In English translation, he is usually referred to as Quintilian, although the alternate spellings of Quintillian and Quinctilian are occasionally seen, the latter in older texts.

Here are some famous quotes by Quintilian.

A liar should have a good memory.

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The obscurity of a writer is generally in proportion to his incapacity.

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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.