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Persuasion Quotes

"We are not won by arguments that we can analyse but by tone and temper, by the manner which is the man himself."

"We are not won by arguments that we can analyse but by tone and temper, by the manner which is the man himself."

Samuel Butler, British Poet

Persuasion, Arguments, Man, Temper

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"If you want people to believe you, appeal to their hearts not to their brains."

"If you want people to believe you, appeal to their hearts not to their brains."

Bangambiki Habyarimana, Rwandan Author

Persuasion, Belief, Emotion, Heart, Mind

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"Never force a man to do your wish, but let them wish to do it by force."

"Never force a man to do your wish, but let them wish to do it by force."

Michael Bassey Johnson, Nigerian Philosopher

Persuasion, Power, Choice, Influence, Freedom

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"The best liar is he who makes the smallest amount of lying go the longest way."

"The best liar is he who makes the smallest amount of lying go the longest way."

Samuel Butler, British Poet

Persuasion, Lying

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"Flattery and insults raise the same question: What do you want?"

"Flattery and insults raise the same question: What do you want?"

Mason Cooley, American Writer

Persuasion, Flattery, Insults, Want

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"It is acceptable to bring someone to tears if it explains to them in an emotional way why a product, a service, or a candidate is the right person, is the right thing to do."

"It is acceptable to bring someone to tears if it explains to them in an emotional way why a product, a service, or a candidate is the right person, is the right thing to do."

Frank Luntz, American Politician

Persuasion, Right, Service, Tears

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"Persuasion is often more effectual than force."

"Persuasion is often more effectual than force."

Aesop, Greek Author

Persuasion, Force

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