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Results from Laura Moncur's Motivational Quotations:

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.: Quintilian
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The perfection of art is to conceal art.: Quintilian

Results from Classic Quotes:

That laughter costs too much which is purchased by the sacrifice of decency.: Quintilian
A liar should have a good memory.: Quintilian, De Institutione Oratoria
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Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.: Quintilian, De Institutione Oratoria
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When we cannot hope to win, it is an advantage to yield.: Quintilian
Though ambition itself be a vice, yet it is often times the cause of virtues.: Quintilian
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It is much easier to try one's hand at many things than to concentrate one's powers on one thing.: Quintilian
Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming.: Quintilian
Nature herself has never attempted to effect great changes rapidly.: Quintilian

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