George B. Christian Jr. Quotes

No one can speak well, unless he thoroughly understands his subject.

Nobody wants to hear long speeches.

Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak, and to speak well, are two things.

Making clever speeches takes a lot of work and a lot of time.

Using rhetorical questions in speeches is a great way to keep the audience involved. Don't you think those kinds of questions would keep your attention?

In an easy matter. Anybody can be eloquent.

When a man is asked to make a speech, the first thing he has to decide is what to say.

To me, presentations are the most powerful device. You can't really name a movement that didn't start with the spoken word.

Unless one is a genius, it is best to aim at being intelligible.

When you make speeches you elicit expectations against which you will be held accountable.

Speeches are not magic and there is no great speech without great policy.

Hey, I'm not a politician. I'm a ham. I love to give speeches.

I enjoy my public speaking. That's what I love doing. It's what I'm good at.

Boyle's Law: As pressure on a candidate increases, the volume at which he speaks also increases.

Talking and eloquence are not the same.

The practice of public speaking flourishes in every peaceful and free state.

At public meetings avoid specific discussion of public policy.

It is much better that the House wonder why you do not speak than why you do.

I regard most of my speeches as opportunities to teach rather than traditional political speeches.

This trial has developed in the most remarkable manner, the insane love of speaking among public men. We are wading knee deep in words, words, words ….

It is much better when a member resumes his seat after he has made a speech for the House to have the feeling that they wish he had gone on longer instead of wondering why he did not stop sooner.

Some people compose their thoughts in front of a typewriter but I find that I am better at composing my thoughts in front of an audience.

Everyone wants a whack at the speech.

word thrower … phrase maker

Part of politics is redundancy. You just have to repeat things sometimes because not everyone has heard your message.