I have always loved this quote ... I like the thought of words taking on their own energy.
Sometimes I feel they do, and that is when they truly can engage an audience ... or assault the unthinking.
Words ought to be a little wild for they are the assaults of thought on the unthinking.
John Maynard Keynes
The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. - Socrates
There may be other reasons for a man's not speaking in publick than want of resolution: he may have nothing to say.
Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)
Could this be the reason so many people fear impromptu speaking?
Love this - I will file it - not sure where I can use it in my speaking, but I hope the opportunity arises. In the meantime, .... I can share it with you!!
Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it.
G. K. Chesterton
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing
I know: the only ones among you who will really be
happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."
Albert Schweitzer
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Self-expression must pass into communication for its fulfillment.
Pearl S. Buck
... and of course every speech or presentation is communication - hopefully even a conversation.
... but does self-expression need to turn into communication to be fulfilled? Can one express oneself just for the sake of creating something, for learning mastery? What about the value of a journal that no-one ever reads but that is so cathartic, and supportive of personal growth?
Am I missing something?
The purpose of our lives is to give birth to the best which is within us.
- Marianne Williamson
“The foundation of confidence in virtually every field is preparation.” —Brian Tracy
The trouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought of yet.
Ann Landers
Each time a person stands up for an ideal,
or acts to improve the lot of others…
s/he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope,
and crossing each other
from a million different centers
of energy and daring,
those ripples build a current
that can sweep down the mightiest walls of resistance.
~ Robert Kennedy
