Speech Content Quotes

Donald Trump giving a speech on Islam is like me giving a speech titled, 'The Best Haircuts to Have If You Really Want to Succeed in Corporate America.' I could do it. But I'd mostly be making it up as I went along.

I have spoken to expert audiences occasionally, but then no audience is expert over the whole range of things I want to explore.

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

There are two kinds of speeches: the Mother Hubbard speech, which, like the garment, covers everything but touches nothing, and the French bathing suit speech, which covers only the essential points.

Nearly every politician plagiarizes their speeches, because nearly every politician has a speech writer do the work for them.

I had never really planned on being a speechwriter.

Earlier in my political career, I had the opportunity to read the speech, and I almost threw up.

I have no idea what I'm going to say when I stand up to give a toast. But I do know that anything I say I find funny.

We need a new stump speech.

I think over the long run, it's better that government does not regulate the content of speech.

The best way to study about speech writing is to read great speeches.

My speech has to have some substance to it. I don’t care if we make a peace treaty or declare war or something. Otherwise, they’re going to run us out of town.

You put up with your voice and speak with it because you haven't any choice. But it's what you say that counts.

Any man who makes a speech more than six times a year is bound to repeat himself, not because he has little to say, but because he wants applause and the old stuff gets it.

I gave the graduation speech at my high school. Not because I was valedictorian but because the grade voted for me to do it. And I gave a slightly contentious speech. I was a little critical of the administration. But for a long time it said on Wikipedia that I took my balls out and exposed myself to the crowd.

Lord Chancellor, did I deliver the speech well? I am glad of that, for there was nothing in it.

Sustentative ideas are more important than applause lines. Substance makes speeches.

Lamon, that speech won't scour. It is a flat failure and the people are disappointed.

Many people can contribute suggestions to a speech, but only one person can write it.

Long speeches work if they’re filled with substance.

Don't focus on what I'm wearing. Focus on what's coming out of my face.