The Art of Persuasion

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

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"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."

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"If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"

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"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

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"I’m not just invested in this community – I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."

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"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."

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"There’s no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."

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"If his years as a Marine taught him anything, it’s that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."

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"It’s a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it ‘self-evident.’ Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?"

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"More than one hundred peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for hair loss."

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