"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"
- Ambrose Bierce
About this Quote
This quote by Ambrose Bierce is a humorous take on the power of eloquence. He is suggesting that eloquence is the ability to make people believe something that is not true. In this case, he is referring to the color white, which is obviously not a color that can be changed. However, with the power of eloquence, one can make it appear as if white is a different color. This quote is a reminder that words can be powerful and can be used to manipulate people into believing something that is not true. It also serves as a warning to be aware of the power of words and to be careful of what we believe.
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