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Eloquence Quotes

Timeless lines on the art of persuasive speech

This collection of eloquence quotes explores what separates genuine persuasive power from empty exaggeration. For more on communication skill, see our Argument quotes.

False eloquence is exaggeration; true eloquence is emphasis.

Quotes by William R. Alger

It was an argument of rare power and eloquence.

Quotes by William Henry Moody

Eloquence is the poetry of prose.

Quotes by William Cullen Bryant

Indeed, there is an eloquence in true enthusiasm that is not to be doubted.

Quotes by Washington Irving

Another Quotes

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

Quotes by Virgil

Comedy has lost its eloquence.

Quotes by Robert Klein

Courage easily finds its own eloquence.

Quotes by Plautus

Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.

Quotes by Martin Farquhar Tupper

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Frequently Asked Questions

What separates true eloquence from false eloquence?
According to one quote, false eloquence relies on exaggeration while true eloquence is built on emphasis and genuine feeling.
Can eloquence exist without formal training?
Yes, one line suggests real eloquence comes from true enthusiasm, not polish, implying passion can outweigh technical skill.
Is eloquence tied only to speaking, not writing?
These quotes focus mainly on spoken persuasion and argument, though the underlying qualities of clarity and force apply broadly to written rhetoric too.
Do these quotes compare eloquence to other skills?
Yes, one speaker contrasts eloquence in speech with excelling in arms, framing them as two different paths to distinction.
Where can I find quotes about persuasive arguments?
Browse our Argument quotes or Brevity quotes for related ideas on effective communication.

Several quotes tie eloquence to enthusiasm and emphasis rather than ornament. If concise expression interests you, check our Brevity quotes too.