Homer on Speech

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He, from whose lips divine persuasion flows.
Homer
His speech flowed from his tongue sweeter than honey.
Homer
He spake, and into every heart his words Carried new strength and courage.
Homer
Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs, Silence that spoke, and eloquence of eyes.
Homer
And endless are the modes of speech, and far Extends from side to side the field of words.
Homer
For that man is detested by me as the gates of hell, whose outward words conceal his inmost thoughts.
Homer