263 Quotes About Public-speaking

Stage fright is very common and could be overcomed through step by step processes, but stuttering is a fright that takes time to conquer.

Perfection, in the form of a flawless stream of words delivered with cool composure, is never as persuasive as realness. An impassioned but imperfect speech, which shows you care too much to hide flaws, is far more compelling.

Performers should realize they not only have to prepare themselves for concert purposes as far as memorizing their programs goes, but for the business of just walking out before the people …. It is important to play before an imaginary audience too. Before I play in public I very often play a program three or four times as though I were seated before a actual audience.

Now if you have proofs to bring forward, bring them forward, and your moral discourse as well; if you have no enthymemes, then fall back upon moral discourse: after all, it is more fitting for a good man to display himself as an honest fellow than as a subtle reasoner.

Some will, some won't. Look for the ones who will.

Being able to read well in public and talk about your work in an engaging fashion is part of most writers' job specification.

Dacă ești prea leneș ca să repeți, atunci și publicul va fi prea leneș ca să te urmărească.

Oratory is the highest form of music

Accustomed as I am to public speaking, I know the futility of it.