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Benjamin Franklin1 quote
Here comes the orator! with his flood of words, and his drop of reason. — Benjamin Franklin · 1735John Gay1 quote
I know you Lawyers can, with ease,
Twist words and meanings as you please;
That language, by your skill made pliant,
Will bend to favour every client. — John Gay · 1732Lionel Logue1 quote
Long pauses are good, they add solemnity to great occasions. — Lionel Logue · 2010Quintilian1 quote
For it is feeling and force of imagination that makes us eloquent. — Quintilian · 95Samuel Johnson1 quote
Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hinder legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all. — Samuel Johnson · 1763William Shakespeare1 quote
Well said. That was laid on with a trowel. — William Shakespeare · 1616