Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king. He is an independent force in the world.

Apt analogies are among the most formidable weapons of the rhetorician.

The head cannot take in more than the seat can endure.

It was my ambition all of my life to be master of the spoken word.

If you want me to speak for two minutes, it will take me three weeks of preparation. If you want me to speak for thirty minutes, it will take me a week to prepare. If you want me to speak for an hour, I am ready now.

A good speech should be like a woman's skirt: long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.