Marcus Fabius Quintilianus Quotes & Sayings

A liar should have a good memory. — Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish — Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

Write quickly and you will never write well; write well, and you will soon write quickly. — Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

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

There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught. — Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

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

Reading is the least laborious of all the tasks that fall to the student's lot. — Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

A Woman who is generous with her money is to be praised; not so, if she is generous with her person — Marcus Fabius Quintilianus