What are some really smart sounding synonyms for the word said

What does the first line in this stanza from old ironsides by oliver wendell holmes tell the reader about the ship

"and these i address to all females that would be married, or are already so; not that i suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want advice, for i assure [women], upon my honour, i believe the quite contrary; but the reason is, because i esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where i may promise myself the best success." this statement from franklin's "rules and maxims for promoting matrimonial happiness" best demonstrates his use of criticism to argue his point his use of common sense to appeal to women his use of flattery to gain women's attention his use of facts to prove his point

Provide at least two quotes from the play romeo and juliet to show that the characters’ differences did or did not define them.