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Orange Jacobs: “While the logic of such facts or figures may be very convincing, yet in the hands of most men their presentation is very…”

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While the logic of such facts or figures may be very convincing, yet in the hands of most men their presentation is very uninteresting.
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Orange Jacobs
Republican · Washington

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He argues that while factual arguments can be logical, their presentation often fails to captivate audiences.

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