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George F. Hoar: “He must master the subject with which he has to deal, and he must have knowledge adequate to illustrate and adorn it.”

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He must master the subject with which he has to deal, and he must have knowledge adequate to illustrate and adorn it.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

This quote underscores the necessity for an orator to be well-versed in their subject matter.

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