Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Eloquence, n. The art of orally persuading fools that white is the color that it appears to be. It includes the gift of making any color appear white.

Eloquence, n. The art of orally persuading fools that white

Summary

This quote sarcastically defines eloquence as the skill of convincingly persuading ignorant individuals that something is true, even when it isn't. Using clever language and persuasion techniques, an eloquent person can make people believe that "white is the color that it appears to be." Furthermore, it suggests that an eloquent person possesses the ability to manipulate perception, making any color seem like it is white. This quote highlights the deceptive nature of eloquence and cautions against blind acceptance without critical thinking.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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