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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

8805 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8805
AUTHOR:Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120)
QUOTATION:Demosthenes overcame and rendered more distinct his inarticulate and stammering pronunciation by speaking with pebbles in his mouth.
ATTRIBUTION:Life of Demosthenes.