On the danger of eloquence...

“In a war of words none can defeat an eloquent man who never succumbs to fear or confusion. Upon finding men whose forceful speech is couched in cogent and enchanting ways, the world swiftly gathers around. Unaware of the artful use of a few flawless words, men become enamoured with excessive syllables. Men who cannot communicate their knowledge to others resemble a bouquet of unfragrant flowers in full bloom.”

Tirukkural