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We must speak to the eyes, if we wish to affect the mind

Quote byHorace Walpole · 1717–1797

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Walpoliana, 'Maxim of Writing', p. 86.

English (original)

We must speak to the eyes, if we wish to affect the mind.

— Horace Walpole

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