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“Strain every nerve to gain your point.” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“Strain every nerve to gain your point.”

Marcus Tullius Cicero

About This Quote

Source Treatise: De Oratore, 55 BC

To persuade, one must exhaust every mental effort, sharpening arguments to their utmost.

In simple terms: Use all mental effort to make a point.

Key Takeaway

Dedicate full focus to persuasive communication.

Themes

rhetoric effort persuasion

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • legal advocacy
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

critical thinking argumentation discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it wise to conserve energy?
  • How do you balance effort with clarity?
A Different Perspective

Overexertion can lead to burnout.

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