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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.

David Hume

David Hume (1711–1776), Scottish philosopher. Enquiries Concerning the Human Understanding and Concerning the Principles of Morals, sect. 10 ("Of Miracles"), part 2, p. 118, ed. L. Selby-Bigge, M.A., 2nd edition, London, Oxford University Press (1902).

From An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.

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