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Letter "E" » eloquence
«Everything that steel achieves in war can be won in politics by eloquence»
«Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.»
«It is but a poor eloquence which only shows that the orator can talk»
«ELOQUENCE, n. The art of orally persuading fools that white is the color that it appears to be. It includes the gift of making any color appear white.»
«Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding.»
Author: David Hume
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«Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.»
«Government is not reason, it is not eloquence - it is force.»
«Eloquence avails nothing against the voice of gold»
«If the truth were self-evident, eloquence would be unnecessary.»
«Eloquence is the essential thing in a speech, not information»