I talk always about the things that I can do, never about the things that I think.

Well, that is my secret--my pose, if you prefer--to present my argument to the crowd as an act, not as an idea.

There are plenty of imposing statues standing around.

What they see in me is a human being like themselves, one who wants what they want, and who will fight to the last ditch to get it for them." It was plausible; it sounded convincing and logical; and yet, even while Stephen responded to the Governor's personal touch, some obstinate fibre of race or inflexible bent of judgment, refused to surrender.

Vetch was probably sincere--it was fairer to give him the benefit of the doubt--but on the surface at least he was parading a spectacular pose.
The role of the Friend of the People has seldom been absent from the drama of history.
With a glance at the window, where twilight was falling, Stephen rose, and held out his hand.