Ancient Roman orator and politician, often considered the greatest public speaker in Western history. Cicero was a key figure in the history of rhetoric: he pioneered countless persuasive techniques that speakers continue to use in the 21st century, and developed a sophisticated method for planning and delivering effective speeches, which Jay Heinrichs uses toward the end of Thank You for Arguing.
Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes in Thank You for Arguing
The Thank You for Arguing quotes below are all either spoken by Marcus Tullius Cicero or refer to Marcus Tullius Cicero. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 25
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Cicero says I should be prepared to argue both sides of the case, starting with my opponent’s pitch. This means spending some time imagining what he will say. I’m guessing he will talk about values a lot—the rights and freedoms that a noise ordinance will trample upon.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes in Thank You for Arguing
The Thank You for Arguing quotes below are all either spoken by Marcus Tullius Cicero or refer to Marcus Tullius Cicero. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Chapter 25
Quotes
Cicero says I should be prepared to argue both sides of the case, starting with my opponent’s pitch. This means spending some time imagining what he will say. I’m guessing he will talk about values a lot—the rights and freedoms that a noise ordinance will trample upon.
Related Characters:
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Page Number and Citation:
Explanation and Analysis:
