eloquence

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Not even the creature’s eloquence moves Victor to self-reflection: “O Frankenstein, be not equitable to every other, and trample upon me alone, to whom thy justice, and even thy clemency and affection, is most due.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The two-hour documentary includes interviews with Carrey and O’Brien, as well as “Only Murders in the Building” stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, a duo deeply influenced by Van Dyke’s blend of eloquence and acrobatics.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

Don't win games and the eloquence of the greatest orator will not save him.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

For human resources professional Henrietta Peter-Mogballah, The US president's surprise at Boakai's eloquence reflects a broader problem of global ignorance about African nations and its peoples.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

She told them about Frederick Douglass, the most famous of the escaped slaves, of his eloquence, of his magnificent appearance.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry