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He was neither impassioned nor always impressive; but when he spoke he seemed to strike a blow that had in it the whole vigour and strength of the public sentiment which he represented.
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This quote describes the unique impact of a speaker's words, suggesting that their strength resonated deeply with public sentiment.
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