Marcus Fabius Quintilianus Quotes & Sayings

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

#2. We should not write so that it is possible for the reader to understand us, but so that it is impossible for him to misunderstand us.

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

#3. A Woman who is generous with her money is to be praised; not so, if she is generous with her person

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

#4. There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught.

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

#5. A liar should have a good memory.

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

#6. Write quickly and you will never write well; write well, and you will soon write quickly.

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

#7. In writing are the roots, in writing are the foundations of eloquence; by writing resources are stored up, as it were, in a sacred repository, when they may be drawn forth for sudden emergencies, or as circumstances require.

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

#8. Reading is the least laborious of all the tasks that fall to the student's lot.

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

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