“Give me the boy who rouses when he is praised, who profits when he is encouraged and who cries when he is defeated. Such a boy will be fired by ambition; he will be stung by reproach, and animated by preference; never shall I apprehend any bad consequences from idleness in such a boy.”
Quote by Quintilian
Work
Quinctilian's Institutes of Eloquence: Or, The Art of Speaking in Public, in Every Character and Capacity
This seminal work delves into the principles and techniques of public speaking, exploring the different roles and contexts in which eloquence is essential. It provides a detailed examination of the art of speaking, offering advice on delivery, style, and the use of language in various capacities. more
Author
Quintilian
Quintilian (c. 35–100 AD) was a renowned Roman rhetorician and educator born in Calagurris, Hispania. He served as tutor to the sons of Emperor Vespasian and became one of the most influential teachers of rhetoric in ancient Rome. His major work, Institutio Oratoria (The Orator's Education), is considered the most comprehensive treatise on rhetorical education from antiquity. Quintilian emphasized that a true orator must possess excellent moral character, advocating for education that develops both intellectual abilities and virtuous character. more
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