Easier Quote by Quintilian
“For the mind is all the easier to teach before it is set.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutio Oratoria, 95 AD
Teaching is easier before the mind becomes rigid.
In simple terms: Teach early, before rigidity.
Teach before fixed mind.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- early childhood education
- skill training
- mind‑opening workshops
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep an open mind later in life?
- What methods prevent mental rigidity?
Adults may resist new ideas despite early teaching.