Truth is one forever absolute, but opinion is truth filtered through the moods, the blood, the disposition of the spectator.
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If you want to be an orator, first get your great cause.
Interpretation
What this quote means
To become a great speaker, you must have a significant purpose to speak about.
Wendell Phillips emphasizes the importance of having a meaningful cause or purpose before one can truly excel in public speaking. Great orators connect with their audience through the passion and importance of their message, rather than just through delivery techniques. Without a compelling cause, the speaker's words may lack impact and authenticity.
Themes
OratoryPublic SpeakingPurposeCommunicationLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of having a mission.
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