Orator Quote by Ben Jonson
“The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Every Man in His Humour, 1598
Poets share a close relationship with speakers, blurring the line between artistic expression and rhetoric.
In simple terms: Poets are near speakers.
Value poetic insight in speech.
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When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing workshops
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does poetic language affect persuasion?
- When is rhetoric more effective than poetry?
Poets may lack rhetorical precision.