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Yes, I use a great many quotations; but they are illustrious and true, and, if I am not mistaken, they convey authority pleasurably.
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The speaker admits to using many quotations, but presents them as both respected and truthful. Their value is not only that they support an argument with authority; they also make that authority enjoyable to receive. In other words, quotations can strengthen an idea while giving the reader pleasure, rather than making the point feel dry or forced.
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