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Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts
Continued eloquence is wearisome
The art of saying well what one thinks is different from the faculty of thinking. The latter may be very deep and lofty and far-reaching, while the former is altogether wanting
To acquire immunity to eloquence is of the utmost importance to the citizens of a democracy
He is an eloquent man who can treat humble subjects with delicacy, lofty things impressively, and moderate things temperately
Brevity is a great charm of eloquence
Eloquence may be found in conversations and in all kinds of writings; it is rarely found when looked for, and sometimes discovered where it is least expected
Eloquence is to the sublime what the whole is to the part
True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and nothing but what is necessary
There is as much eloquence in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the air of a speaker as in his choice of words
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