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He could lead a crowd almost irresistibly to his own conclusions.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “He could lead a crowd almost irresistibly to his own conclusions.”
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He notes the persuasive ability of a debater to lead audiences to specific conclusions.
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