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    Some inspiring quotes from our supreme leader (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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    [–] Ohi 36 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    "It is not what you say that matters but the manner in which you say it; there lies the secret of the ages." - William Carlos Williams

    [–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago (1 children)

    To be honest, yes, this is very true. Politicans use this all the time... and I just hate it when they talk for like 30 minutes and basically say nothing.

    [–] [email protected] 25 points 9 months ago (1 children)

    Business people too. They have a way of speaking that kind of pacifies and exhausts you, so that by the time they're finished speaking you're confused and don't really feel like arguing anymore

    [–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

    There is an ancient 1400 year-old Arabic saying that goes إن من البيان لسحرا "in eloquence there is magic" or "some eloquence is magical". It is an ancient tactic.

    [–] Moosely 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

    Eloquence is such a good way to describe the magical nonsense words. Thanks for that cool tidbit of history

    [–] emmie 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

    Simplicity and honesty are luxuries rarely possible nowadays

    [–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

    Mhm, would definitely agree. Things don't have to be simple, I get that, but at least be honest about it, don't beat around the bush.

    [–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

    Dang that's so cool. I'm sure it's a phenomenon we've all noticed, but this is the first time I've heard it named

    [–] bitwaba 4 points 9 months ago

    "hurrr durrrr beaners!" -- Carlos Mencia