Lincoln was a master of small group theatrics.

Richard Brookhiser
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Lincoln was a master of small group theatrics. The quotes which follow explain the importance of small group theatrics. They all relate to one thing: the ability to control the conversation, the emotions, and the ideas in your audience. If you want to lead your audience, you must learn to direct their attention where you want them to go, and keep it there.

Source: Founders Son: A Life Of Abraham Lincoln

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