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Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order. ↗

— Francis Bacon

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False eloquence is exaggeration; true eloquence is emphasis. ↗

— William R. Alger

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The art of the parenthesis is one of the greatest secrets of eloquence in Society. ↗

— Nicolas Chamfort

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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. ↗

— Ambrose Bierce

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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. ↗

— David Hume

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One man excels in eloquence, another in arms. ↗

— Virgil

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It's good to keep in mind that prominence is always a mix of hard work, eloquence in your practice, good timing and fortuitous social relations. Everything can't be personalized. ↗

— Barbara Kruger

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To acquire immunity to eloquence is of the utmost importance to the citizens of a democracy. ↗

— Bertrand Russell

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There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm. ↗

— Edgar Allan Poe

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