Quintus Curtius

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**Quintus Curtius**

Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners.
He can be found at www.qcurtius.com

Latest Episodes:

Ten General Principles Of Conflict Apr 04, 2026

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Recent events have prompted some reflection on general principles of conflict. In this podcast we discuss ten of them.

Love, Sloth, And Free Will Mar 14, 2026

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In this podcast we discuss love, sloth, and free will in the context of Canto 18 of Dante's "Purgatorio." What is the nature of love, and how does it affect our souls? What is the true meaning of sloth? What place does free will have in our lives? We explore these questions.

Give It Time Jan 17, 2026

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We begin with a few recommendations on books and resources to use in understanding Dante's "Divine Comedy." Then we switch gears, and get into the meat of the podcast. It seems we become substantially different people every seven to ten years, more or less. We may feel self-conscious or uncomfortable about the things we said, wrote, or believed when we were younger. Is it normal to feel this way? And is it better to preserve a record of one's thought, or to renounce beliefs one no longer holds? We discuss.

Rights That Have Been Won, Do Not Automatically Remain Won Dec 21, 2025

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Rights and liberties that have been won by past generations will not remain won without active and forceful advocacy by successive generations. Systems of power and control will inevitably regroup and counterattack, and seek to roll back the clock. This is happening all around us now. Those who are unwilling to assert their rights, and unwilling to protect what past generations earned, will find themselves stripped of their patrimony.

You Have No Right To Turn Away Nov 15, 2025

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In an 1842 letter to Ralph Waldo Emerson, the Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle chastised Emerson, saying, "A man has no right to say to his generation, turning away from it, 'Be Damned!' It is the whole past and the whole future, this same cotton-spinning, dollar-hunting, canting and shrieking, very wretched generation of ours. Come back into it, I tell you." What did he mean by this? And what importance does Carlyle's admonition have for us today? We discuss.

The Aftermath Of Battle Oct 12, 2025

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In this podcast I describe unforgettable images that emerge from the aftermaths of certain battles. We discuss Livy's description of the battlefield after Cannae, a scene in Dante, and an anecdote from the American Civil War.

In The Same Meadow Oct 05, 2025

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In this podcast we take a quote from Seneca, discuss its meaning, and apply it to some modern life lessons.

Who Frontinus Was, Why He Is Important, And Why You Should Read Him Aug 30, 2025

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Several days ago I published a new, annotated translation of the "Stratagems" of Frontinus. It is a vastly underappreciated classic of military theory. In this podcast, I present the work and the author. I also explain why "Stratagems" is unique, and why it is a superb manual on leadership and how to prevail in any conflict.

The Story of Akulka's Husband (Podcast) Aug 16, 2025

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In this podcast we discuss the story of "Akulka's Husband," which is found in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel "The House of the Dead." What does the story mean, and what conclusions can be drawn from it?

When Someone Else Has Control Of Your Work, Problems Inevitably Arise Aug 09, 2025

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When you give control of your work to third parties, you must take care that they do not corrupt or destroy what you have created. We use the story of the development and issuance of the M16 rifle in the U.S. military as a tragic example.

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