The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.
That which offends the ear will not easily gain admission to the mind.
It is the heart which inspires eloquence.
She abounds with lucious faults.
Whilst we deliberate how to begin a thing, it grows too late to begin it.
A mediocre speech supported by all the power of delivery will be more impressive than the best speech unaccompanied by such power.