Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 42)

Posted on 31/07/2010 by John Zimmer

Evan Esar (1899 - 1995) American Humorist

“Public speaking is the art of diluting a two-minute idea with a two-hour vocabulary.” - Evan Esar

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4 Responses to Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 42)

Fred E. Miller says:

02/08/2010 at 12:27

Unfortunately, some speakers think a longer speech is better.

This is definitely not true.

Clean and simple with no fluff will trump excessive verbiage every time.

Thanks for the Post Quote!

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- John Zimmer says:
  
  03/08/2010 at 15:56
  
  Thanks, Fred!
  
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Theresa Walsh says:

02/08/2010 at 06:56

Let alone visual elements added on top of that

A really good one John.

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- John Zimmer says:
  
  03/08/2010 at 15:56
  
  Thanks, Theresa!
  
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