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Quote by Abdullah ibn al-Mu'tazz

البلاغة بلوغ المعنى، ولما يطل سفر الكلام

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The quote defines eloquence as expressing the intended meaning clearly and directly. Good speech reaches its destination without making the listener travel through unnecessary words. Its praise is not for length, but for precision: saying enough to convey the meaning while avoiding needless elaboration.

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