Category Archives: Quotes for Public Speakers

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 117)

Posted on 15/02/2012 by John Zimmer

“Start strong with a ‘grabber’. A personal story, a quote from an expert or a shocking statistic — something that takes a hold of your audience and gets them hooked and opens their mind to your message. Give the audience a chance … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 116)

Posted on 10/02/2012 by John Zimmer

“Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care.” — William Safire

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 115)

Posted on 28/01/2012 by John Zimmer

“If people only knew how hard I work to gain my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” — Michelangelo

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 114)

Posted on 24/01/2012 by John Zimmer

“The effectiveness of rhetorical questions in argument comes from their dramatic quality. They suggest dialogue, especially when the speaker both asks and answers them himself, as if he were playing two parts on the stage. They are not always impassioned; … Continue reading →