When orators and auditors have the same prejudices, those prejudices run a great risk of being made to stand for incontestable truths. — Philibert Joseph Roux Copy Share Image
The talent, including the talent for history - and I do think there are people who just have a talent for it,… — David McCullough Copy Share Image
“Seeing the mud around a lotus is pessimism, seeing a lotus in the mud is optimism.” — Amit Kalantri Copy Share Image
“Wise with Your Words. Speak words that support your highest good. Are your thoughts building you up or tearing you down? Notice… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Public speaking phobia has many causes, including early childhood setbacks, that have to do with our unique personal histories, not inborn temperament.… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“What I mean is that public speaking and oratory were not merely things that ancient women didn’t do: they were exclusive practices… — Mary Beard Copy Share Image
“Voice Value. Your voice makes a first impression. Is your voice coming across as smart, friendly, and positive or ignorant, rude, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
I think a lot of people think that we [comedians] are nerveless people in the theatre, that we don't feel that kind… — Barry Humphries Copy Share Image
“It’s not by story alone that successful advocates urge others to take action. Advocating with our personal stories takes a specific kind… — John Capecci and Timothy Cage Copy Share Image
Churchill wrote his own speeches. When a leader does that, he becomes emotionally invested with his utterances. If Churchill had had a… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“I made a list of skills in which I think every adult should gain a working knowledge. I wouldn't expect you to… — Scott Adams Copy Share Image
When I accept an invitation for a public speaking engagement, my purpose is to share the TOMS story and our giving mission.… — Blake Mycoskie Copy Share Image
“What does it mean to be an advocate? In its broadest sense, advocacy means “any public action to support and recommend a cause,… — John Capecci and Timothy Cage Copy Share Image
“Some people when they see cheese, chocolate or cake they don't think of calories.” — Amit Kalantri Copy Share Image
I found myself doing so much public speaking, more and more and bigger and bigger. — Dani Shapiro Copy Share Image
Public speaking professionals say that you win or lose the battle to hold your audience in the first 30 seconds of a… — John Medina Copy Share Image
I got on stage and I went, "Oh wow. No stage fright." I couldn't do public speaking, and I couldn't play the… — Holly Hunter Copy Share Image
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