Applause Quote by William Feather
“Any man who makes a speech more than six times a year is bound to repeat himself, not because he has little to say, but because he wants applause and the old stuff gets it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Various public addresses, 20th century, null
Repeating speeches often stems from desire for applause rather than substance.
In simple terms: People repeat talks for applause, not content.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine content over applause.
Themes
communication
ego
repetition
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
observational
commentary
When to use this quote
- political rallies
- corporate presentations
- academic lectures
- media interviews
Key Concepts
public speaking
validation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value applause over substance?
- How can speakers stay authentic?
A Different Perspective
Applause can mask lack of original ideas.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
