Faces Quote by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

A lecture is an occasion when you numb one end to benefit the other.

— John Gould

Most people tire of a lecture in ten minutes; clever people can do it in five. Sensible people never go to lectures at all.…

— Stephen Leacock

Most people can tire of a lecture in fifteen minutes, clever people can do it in five, and sensible people don't go to lectures…

— Stephen Leacock

Lectures were once useful; but now when all can read, and books are so numerous, lectures are unnecessary.

— Samuel Johnson

“When you've got the upper hand, don't lose it by giving a lecture.”

— Ichiro Sakaki

Lectures often confuse our kids, but the example we set is crystal clear.

— Zig Ziglar

My lectures were highly esteemed, but I am of opinion my operations rather kept down my practice, than increased it.

— Astley Cooper

My lectures were highly esteemed, but my operations less thought of, so that I am of opinion that my operations rather kept down my…

— Astley Cooper

A lecturer often makes you feel dumb at one end and numb at the other.

— Evan Esar

Lecturers should remember that the capacity of the mind to absorb is limited to what the seat can endure.

— Evan Esar

It's useless to lecture a human.

— Rick Riordan

The lectures you deliver may be wise and true, But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do. I may not understand…

— Edgar Guest