June 01, 2005

QUOTES OF THE DAY

"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."

- David Hume 1711-1776, Scottish Philosopher, Historian

"To acquire immunity to eloquence is of the utmost importance to the citizens of a democracy."

- Bertrand Russell 1872-1970, British Philosopher, Mathematician, Essayist

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