Quote by Friedrich Schiller

Power is the most persuasive rhetoric.

Power is the most persuasive rhetoric.

Summary

This quote suggests that the use of power is the most effective means of persuasion. It implies that people are more influenced by those who possess power and the ability to enforce their will, rather than by reasoning or logical arguments alone. In essence, power holds a persuasive quality that allows individuals to sway others to their way of thinking or to manipulate situations to their advantage. This could hint at the idea that people are inherently drawn to those in positions of authority and are more likely to comply with their requests or beliefs.

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By Friedrich Schiller

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