Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 35) – George Eliot

“Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving evidence of the fact.” George Eliot

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 34) – Gore Vidal

“Today’s public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can’t read them either.” Gore Vidal Photo courtesy of David Shankbone

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 33) – Jean Giraudoux

“The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that you’ve got it made.” Jean Giraudoux

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 32) – Mark Twain

“It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” Mark Twain

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 31) – Benjamin Disraeli

“Be amusing: never tell unkind stories; above all, never tell long ones.” Benjamin Disraeli

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 30) – Alexander Graham Bell

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” Alexander Graham Bell

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 29) – Winston Churchill

“There are two things that are more difficult than making an after-dinner speech: climbing a wall which is leaning toward you and kissing a girl who is leaning away from you.”

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 27) – Franklin Roosevelt

“Be sincere; be brief; be seated.” Franklin Roosevelt

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 26) – Ambrose Bierce

“Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.” Ambrose Bierce

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