Cicero Quote by Plutarch
“Cicero said loud-bawling orators were driven by their weakness to noise, as lame men to take horse.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Text: Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, c. 110 AD
Cicero mocked orators who shouted, comparing them to weak men who ride horses.
In simple terms: Orators who shout are seen as weak.
Key Takeaway
Avoid overbearing speech.
Themes
rhetoric
critique
historical commentary
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- public debates
- leadership
- communication training
Key Concepts
classical philosophy
public speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- When is loud speaking effective?
- How does tone affect persuasion?
A Different Perspective
Shouting can be persuasive in some contexts.
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