Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 23)

Posted on 16/03/2010 by John Zimmer

Ben Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) American Author, Politician, Scientist, Inventor

“Here comes the orator with his flood of words and his drop of reason.”

- Benjamin Franklin

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A Canadian now living Switzerland, I am married, with two terrific teenage daughters. I am passionate about public speaking and helping others improve their public speaking and presentation skills.

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2 Responses to Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 23)

Fred E. Miller says:

20/03/2010 at 3:41 am

My favorite Abraham Lincoln quote is:

“Things will come to those who sit and wait; but only the things left by those who hustle.”

If you want to be a speaker, you must Hustle!

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- John Zimmer says:
  
  20/03/2010 at 8:42 am
  
  Thanks for that, Fred. A great quote and applicable to so much in life! Cheers!
  
  John
  
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