Persuasive

Famous quotes containing the word persuasive:

““For your own good” is a persuasive argument that will eventually make a man agree to his own destruction.”
—Janet Frame (b. 1924)

“Language was vigorous because, because ... editors usually “laid all the cards on the table so as to leave their hands ... free for more persuasive arguments!” The citizenry at large retaliated as best they could.”
—State of Utah, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)

“Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.”
—Lao-Tzu (6th century B.C.)