“Eloquence, when at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection; but addressing itself entirely to the fancy or the affections, captivates the willing hearers, and subdues their understanding. Happily, this pitch it seldom attains. But what a Tully or a Demosthenes could scarcely effect over a Roman or Athenian audience, every Capuchin, every itinerant or stationary teacher can perform over the generality of mankind, and in a higher degree, by touching such gross and vulgar passions.” LittlesReasonPassionUnderstandingRoomsAudienceTeacherMankindEffectsWillingHigherDegreesHighestReflectionAffectionFancyTouchingVulgarGrossEloquenceGeneralitiesStationaryAthenians Book:An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding Source: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
“Son, brother, father, lover, friend. There is room in the heart for all the affections, as there is room in heaven for all the stars.” LoveHeartFatherHeavenStarsRoomsSonBrotherLoversAffection Author:Victor Hugo
“Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding.” LittlesReasonDesireUnderstandingRoomsWillingHighestReflectionAffectionAddressesEloquenceCaptivating Author:David Hume