Practical Methods and Examples for Polishing Public Speaking Skills Using Timeless Philosophical Quotes from China and the World

Author: Lu Menglai
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Eloquence must ultimately persuade with reason, and the most effective way to do so is by skillfully citing philosophical sayings from both China and the world. These sayings have been refined over millennia and tempered by countless great minds. Those who master their use have mastered the secret weapon of eloquence. The benefits of reading this book are numerous, with the greatest benefit being to make your eloquence effective in reasoning. When we use eloquence to reason, without citing some of the sayings of the sages, it truly doesn’t matter how many sentences we say—ten or a hundred won’t be effective. However, skillfully and appropriately citing philosophical sayings from both China and the world can have the effect of one saying outweighing ten, with every word resonating powerfully in argumentation. Those who can cite these sayings have truly mastered the secret weapon of eloquence. This book collects the wisdom of the sages and the virtuous, containing profound life philosophies and a highly condensed and elevated expression of human wisdom. It guides us through confusion, opening our minds to enlightenment. It steers our thoughts onto the right course, laying a solid foundation for our lives in terms of thought. To understand and appreciate the subtleties of these timeless works, it becomes a powerful tool for your eloquence. Of course, this tool is used to clearly express one’s own thoughts, to move and inspire others.