Cicero On The QA Career Path
For his arduous duties include not merely the actual pleading, but also the intellectual task of preparing his cases. That is the reason why, in spite of all the recognition, pleasure, fame, and honor which their eloquence earns, so few men, now and in the past, have ever devoted themselves to the profession. All pleasures are banned; all amusements, sports, and festivities forbidden; even the joys of friendly conversation must seldom be indulged in. That is why men do not choose this kind of work, not because they lack the talent or the training.
When I make my religion called QAology (in my book Directornetics, natch), I am making Cicero a patron saint.
Also, I wish to remind you they killed him for being too good at his job and insisting that things be done right.
(Alternate translation here.)