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 my mind the boy who gives least promise is one in whom the critical faculty develops in advance of the imagination.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A promising youth is balanced in both critical thinking and imagination.
Quintilian suggests that a young person who shows more critical thinking ability than imagination may not reach their full potential. The quote emphasizes the importance of nurturing both faculties for a well-rounded development in education and personal growth.
Themes
EducationImaginationCritical ThinkingPotentialYouth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about teaching methods, one might quote Quintilian to advocate for creative approaches to learning.
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