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Then all at once he´d hear his own voice enunciating…

“Then all at once he´d hear his own voice enunciating clearly and firmly, feel its reverberance along the walls and ceiling, feel ears growing tense, men and women leaning forward in their chairs, see the rows of faces quite clearly, the groups of people who couldn´t find seats crowding at the…” quote by John Dos Passos
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““Then all at once he´d hear his own voice enunciating clearly and firmly, feel its reverberance along the walls and ceiling, feel ears growing tense, men and women leaning forward in their chairs, see the rows of faces quite clearly, the groups of people who couldn´t find seats crowding at the doors. Phrases like 'protest, massaction, united working-class of this country and the world, revolution´, would light up the eyes and faces under him like the glare of a bonfire.””

John Dos Passos

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A speaker’s voice can ignite collective emotion, turning ideas into a powerful, shared experience.

In simple terms: Speaker’s voice sparks collective emotion.

Key Takeaway

Use clear, passionate speech to inspire.

Themes

communication collective action inspiration

Mood

energetic urgent

Type

political motivational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • activism
  • teaching
  • community meetings

Key Concepts

rhetoric social movements

Questions to Reflect On

  • What words stir you to act?
  • How can you channel emotion responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Audience may resist if message feels imposed.

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