The Pen is mightier than the Sword

It is true that actions speak louder than words, but ink spreads far more quickly than actions and often lead to innovations and revolutions themselves. And words used with purpose do far more than those written on the wind.

Socrates challenged Gorgias to a true battle of wits (but not to the death) in which he attacks all of Gorgias' claims, that rhetoric alone can be used to outpace and outdo any expert in any field. It is interesting to note how well Gorgias puts his case forwards, despite speaking so very little in his discussion. Socrates recognizes it outright from his pupil Polus. 

"Polus appears to be beautifully prepared for speeches, Gorgias, but he's not doing what he'd promised Charephon....(h)e doesn't appear to be answering what was asked at all."(Plato, 32, italics added)

Indeed, both the master and his student were able to present impressive displays of rhetoric, but they did not convey how their words could succeed when put to the test against someone who understands what they are saying, and able to express using not just a flaunting tongue but sincerity and belief in their own words.

Compare this to Elder Bednar, who not only speaks eloquently, he recognizes the utility of every phrase he uses. He gives his speech to inspire his audience, and he does it with honesty. He knows that spreading the word of Christ will lead to thousands of actions and reach to millions of people. You can see it in his eyes, in his composure. You can hear his love for what he is proclaiming. There is rhetoric involved, but it is not empty. It is honest, and down to earth so that all can understand and know that what he speaks comes from his soul, not just his intellect.