Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Let one who wants to move and convince others, first be convinced and moved themselves. If a person speaks with genuine earnestness the thoughts, the emotion and the actual condition of their own heart, others will listen because we all are knit together by the tie of sympathy.

Let one who wants to move and convince others, first be conv

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of personal conviction and authenticity in influencing and persuading others. It suggests that for someone to effectively move and convince others, they themselves must first be genuinely convinced and moved by their own thoughts and emotions. When one speaks from the depths of their heart with sincerity, others are more likely to listen because there is a common bond of empathy that connects us as human beings. It implies that true persuasive power comes from a place of genuine belief and heartfelt expression.

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