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Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speak
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"Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks"

- Heinrich Heine

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Heinrich Heine between December 13, 1797 and February 17, 1856. He/she was a famous Poet from Germany. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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