When a man is asked to make a speech, the first thing he has to decide is what to say.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Speech is one of the marvels that characterize man, and also one of the most difficult spontaneous creations that have been accomplished by nature.
A man does not know what he is saying until he knows what he is not saying.
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords. There are two distinct styles requisite: I intend, in the course of my career, if I have time, to give a specimen of both.
One of the areas I have a little less confidence in is giving any kind of a speech.
In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement of the various parts of the speech.
Whatever man does he must do first in his mind.
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.