In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own ability, we shall ruin every cause we undertake.


Characteristics: in the manner of Rochefoucault's maxims (ed. 1837)

William Hazlitt Quotes

In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own...

In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own...

In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own...

In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own...