Category Archives: Quotes for Public Speakers

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 131)

Posted on 14/05/2012 by John Zimmer

“If I can get you to laugh with me, you like me better, which makes you more open to my ideas. And if I can persuade you to laugh at the particular point I make, by laughing at it, you … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 130)

Posted on 30/04/2012 by John Zimmer

“There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject; then to get your subject into yourself; and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of your audience.” — Alexander Gregg

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 129)

Posted on 22/04/2012 by John Zimmer

“Speakers who talk about what life has taught them never fail to keep the attention of their listeners.” — Dale Carnegie

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 128)

Posted on 06/04/2012 by John Zimmer

His speeches to an hourglass, Do some resemblance show, Because the longer time they run, The shallower they grow. – Author Unknown Photo courtesy of Michael Himbault / Riebart on Flickr