Quote by Plato

Then the case is the same in all the other arts for the orator and his rhetoric; there is no need to know the truth of the actual matters, but one merely needs to have discovered some device of persuasion which will make one appear to those who do not know to know better than those who know.

Then the case is the same in all the other arts for the orat

Summary

This quote suggests that in the art of oratory and rhetoric, it is not necessary to have knowledge or a deep understanding of the subject matter at hand. Instead, one can simply focus on finding persuasive strategies that make them appear more knowledgeable and convincing than actual experts. It implies that the aim of the orator is not to seek truth or knowledge, but rather to use persuasive techniques that deceive those who are unaware of the actual facts.

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By Plato

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