"We believe a scientist because he can substantiate his remarks, not because he is eloquent and forcible in his enunciation. In fact, we distrust him when he seems to be influencing us by his manner."

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Source : John Constable, I. A. Richards (2013). “Princ Literary Criticism”, p.300, Routledge

I. A. Richards

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