(47 quotes found)
“Eloquence under a threadbare cloak.”
Juvenal
“[Coe, a knighted exemplar of measured eloquence, does not giggle and break into giddy trot lightly. It isn't properly British. But then the British capital hadn't won the Olympics since 1948 before it defeated a loaded field of major world cities Wednesday: Paris, Madrid, New York and Moscow.] Sorry, ... Have to catch my mates and have some fun.”
Sebastian Coe
“His dismissal of all charges against Tony Russo and myself with the eloquent denunciation of government misconduct, in which he said it offends a sense of justice, gave my wife and me one of the best days of our lives.”
Daniel Ellsberg
“It is the heart which makes people eloquent”
Latin Proverb
“Secretary of State Colin Powell himself eloquently pointed out the many ways to get at the root of this problem-economic, diplomatic, legal and political, as well as military. A rush to launch precipitous military counterattacks runs too great a risk that more innocent men, women, children will be killed. I could not vote for a resolution that I believe could lead to such an outcome.”
Barbara Lee
“Some believe the beautiful, yet infinitesimal gentle flap of a butterfly’s wings can bring about the formation of a powerful hurricane, so I say can the eloquence of a well thought out, simple yet furtive quote bring about great and far-reaching transformations in humanity.”
Quentin Braun
“We've got a group of (U.S.) guys now who are colorful, smart, eloquent when they speak and are performing at the highest levels. I think it's time sponsors start changing their minds when they see the support we get internationally and nationally. ... I want to change people's opinions of our event.”
Adam Nelson
