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"It is absurd to hold that a man should be ashamed of an inability to defend himself with his limbs, but not ashamed of an inability to defend himself with speech and reason; for the use of rational speech is more distinctive of a human being than the use of his limbs."
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"I prayed aloud, less to plead for divine favor than to intimidate the tribe with articulate speech."
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"It is but a poor eloquence which only shows that the orator can talk."
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"I got my degree in rhetoric."
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"You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains."
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"Rhetoric is cheap, evidence comes more dearly."
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"True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary and nothing but what is necessary."
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"It is absurd to hold that a man should be ashamed of an inability to defend himself with his limbs, but not ashamed of an inability to defend himself with speech and reason; for the use of rational speech is more distinctive of a human being than the use of his limbs."
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"The matter is as it is in all other cases: if it is naturally in you to be a good orator, a notable orator you will be when you have acquired knowledge and practice."
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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."
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"Sometimes my quotes may be too colorful."
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"Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are equal absolutely."
Democracy
"There is no great genius without a mixture of madness."
Wisdom
"For there are two reasons why human beings face danger calmly: they may have no experience of it, or they may have means to deal with it: thus when in danger at sea people may feel confident about what will happen either because they have no experience of bad weather, or because their experience gives them the means of dealing with it."
Risk
"Those who are not angry at the things they should be angry at are thought to be fools, and so are those who are not angry in the right way, at the right time, or with the right persons."
Justice
"In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life they incite to noble deeds."
Friendship
"Bad men are full of repentance."
Wisdom
"All men seek one goal: success or happiness."
Ambition
"Happiness depends upon ourselves."
Happiness
"Fame means being respected by everybody, or having some quality that is desired by all men, or by most, or by the good, or by the wise."
Status
"Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope."
Opportunity
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