Quintilian

The perfection of art is to conceal art.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

That laughter costs too much which is purchased by the sacrifice of decency.

Our minds are like our stomachs; they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetites.

A liar should have a good memory.

Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.

Nature herself has never attempted to effect great changes rapidly.

Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming.

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

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

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