There is nothing in the world like a persuasive speech to fuddle the mental apparatus and upset the convictions and debauch the emotions of an audience not practiced in the tricks and delusions of oratory

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This quote suggests that a persuasive speech has a powerful ability to manipulate and confuse the audience's thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, especially if they are not accustomed to the strategies and deceptions often used in public speaking. It highlights the potential impact of persuasive oratory in influencing and distorting the mental processes of an unprepared audience.

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