He had never really wanted the Presidency and had accepted it chiefly through the personal persuasion of his friend the statesman Burdeau, who unfortunately died soon after his election.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
It is my firm persuasion that when you have re-read and thought over it, your impression will be a different one.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Was it not my persuasion that induced you to leave the roof that sheltered you?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever