Discussion Week 5–Cicero and Quintilian Cicero and Quintilian both argue that the

Discussion Week 5–Cicero and Quintilian

Cicero and Quintilian both argue that the ideal Roman orator should represent the unity of wisdom and eloquence.  What do they mean by this?  What does a wise person need to know?  How do they suggest that one becomes “wise” and “eloquent”?  What role does the Hellenistic system of rhtorical education play in the education of a wise and eloquent orator?

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