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Quintilian
It is much easier to try one's hand at many things than to concentrate one's powers on one thing.

Quintilian
Nature herself has never attempted to effect great changes rapidly.

Quintilian
Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming.

Quintilian
Though ambition itself be a vice, yet it is often times the cause of virtues.

Quintilian
When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

Quintilian
When we cannot hope to win, it is an advantage to yield.

Quintilian, De Institutione Oratoria
A liar should have a good memory.

Quintilian, De Institutione Oratoria
Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.

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