True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and nothing but what is necessary.

True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and nothing but what is necessary.

Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly intelligible to the person to whom you speak.

Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly intelligible to the person to whom you speak.

Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, read more

Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

False eloquence is exaggeration; true eloquence is emphasis.

False eloquence is exaggeration; true eloquence is emphasis.

Eloquence is logic on fire.

Eloquence is logic on fire.