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Rhetoric6 quotes
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 · 1763Here comes the orator! with his flood of words, and his drop of reason. — Benjamin Franklin · 1735I 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 · 1732Well said. That was laid on with a trowel. — William Shakespeare · 1616For it is feeling and force of imagination that makes us eloquent. — Quintilian · 95Long pauses are good, they add solemnity to great occasions. — Lionel Logue · 2010Eloquence1 quote
For it is feeling and force of imagination that makes us eloquent. — Quintilian · 95Language1 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 · 1732Lawyers1 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 · 1732Sophistry1 quote
Here comes the orator! with his flood of words, and his drop of reason. — Benjamin Franklin · 1735