1. speech

  • Sempronius’ Speech for War

    From “Cato,” Act II. Sc. 1.
      MY voice is still for war.
    Gods! can a Roman senate long debate
    Which of the two to choose, slavery or death?
    No; let us rise at once, gird on our swords,
    And at the head of our remaining troops
    Attack the foe, break through the thick array
    Of his thronged legions, and charge home upon him.
    Perhaps...

    Joseph Addison

  • I fear a Man of frugal Speech —

    I fear a Man of frugal Speech —

    I fear a Silent Man —

    Haranguer — I can overtake —

    Or Babbler — entertain —


    But He who weigheth — While the Rest —

    Expend their furthest pound —

    Of this Man — I am wary —

    I fear that He is Grand —

  • Of Silken Speech and Specious Shoe

    Of Silken Speech and Specious Shoe

    A Traitor is the Bee

    His service to the newest Grace

    Present continually


    His Suit a chance

    His Troth a Term

    Protracted as the Breeze

    Continual Ban propoundeth He

    Continual Divorce.

  • Speech is one symptom of Affection

    Speech is one symptom of Affection

    And Silence one —

    The perfectest communication

    Is heard of none —


    Exists and its indorsement

    Is had within —

    Behold, said the Apostle,

    Yet had not seen!