Marcus Fabius Quintilianus

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, often known as Quintilian, was a renowned Roman educator and rhetorician in the 1st century AD. He is best known for his comprehensive work "Institutio Oratoria," which outlines principles of effective speech, education, and moral character. His teachings emphasize the importance of moral integrity, rigorous training, and understanding one's audience in becoming a skilled orator. Quintilian’s ideas have profoundly influenced education and rhetoric, advocating for a balanced development of character and communication skills to cultivate persuasive and ethical speakers.