THE KURAL
646. To speak so as to captivate one's own hearers and to seize the sense in the words of others, that is the part of the consummate statesman.
647. Behold the man who is eloquent of speech and knoweth neither confusion nor fear: it is impossible for any one to beat him in debate.
648. Behold the men whose speech is well ordered and couched in persuasive language: the world will be at their beck and call.
649. Verily they have a passion for much speaking who know not to say their mind in few and well chosen words.
650. Behold the men who cannot expound unto others the knowledge that they have acquired : they are like unto the flower that blossometh but giveth forth no fragrance.
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