Communication Quote by Anonymous
“Wilson was once asked how long it took him to write a speech. He answered, 'That depends. If I am to speak 10 minutes, I need a week for preparation. If 15 minutes, 3 days. If half hour, two days. If an hour, I am ready now.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Woodrow Wilson
Preparation time scales with speech length, requiring more time for longer talks.
In simple terms: Longer speeches need more prep.
Key Takeaway
Plan prep based on speech length.
Themes
time
speech
preparation
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advice
practical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- academic lectures
- political addresses
Key Concepts
efficiency
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance depth and time?
- What shortcuts can maintain quality?
A Different Perspective
Longer prep may not guarantee better delivery.
