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An orator without judgment is a horse without a bridle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
An effective speaker must possess good judgment to guide their words properly.
Theophrastus's quote suggests that oratory skills alone are insufficient without the ability to discern and judge appropriately. Just as a horse cannot be controlled without a bridle, an orator's message can become chaotic and misdirected without the guiding influence of sound judgment and reason.
Themes
OratorJudgmentCommunicationWisdomSpeech
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about leadership, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of critical thinking.
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