Consequently the student who is devoid of talent will derive no more profit from this work than barren soil from a treatise on agriculture.
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To swear, except when necessary, is becoming to an honorable man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Using vulgar language should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, as it diminishes one's honor.
Quintilian emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's dignity and honor through language. He suggests that swearing is a mark of lack of restraint and respectability, and should only be employed in extreme circumstances where it may be deemed necessary for emphasis or emotional expression.
Themes
SwearingHonorLanguageDignityRestraint
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about maintaining decorum in public discourse.
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