Aristotle Quotes
In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement of the various parts of the speech.
Quotes to Explore
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It is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.
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How do you deal with a criminal that will not listen to what you have to say and who continues his policy of violence? Some say you continue to talk and let him tire himself out. But nearly 40 years after the institution of apartheid, is there anyone who still believes that verbal persuasion will work?
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I do find my speech difficult at times, but it's getting so much better as my confidence grows and that's thanks to the position I'm now in, which is totally due to my fans.
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I'm not making films just to be bold.
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I've been working hard: lots of therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, yoga too.
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You have to understand that you are not making the film for yourself; you're making it for the audience. If I am asking my audiences to buy tickets, I owe them the worth of their money, and I owe them entertainment.
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Speech and having a stammer is obviously a big part of my life.
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I wanted to make Canadian films, and I ended up making American films.
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Speech is the twin of my vision, it is unequal to measure itself, it provokes me forever, it says sarcastically, Walt you contain enough, why don't you let it out then?
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I fell in love with the whole process of making a movie. I loved the sets. I loved watching the actors and the crew.
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Tears at times have the weight of speech.
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Storytelling is as old as speech. It existed before humans first began to carve shapes in stones and press their hands upon the rocky walls of caves.
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One way of looking at speech is to say it is a constant stratagem to cover nakedness.
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I love the idea of making a movie for kids but it's got to be that, with my take on it.
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A master of improvised speech and improvised policies.
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When politicians seek to restrict political speech, it is invariably to protect their own incumbency and avoid having to defend their policies in the marketplace of ideas.
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Private religious speech can't be discriminated against. It has to be treated equally with secular speech.
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I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Clinton cost John Kerry more votes than he gained for him whenever they appeared together. Imagine being part of a crowd enraptured by the presence of Bill Clinton, and then having to listen to a speech by John Kerry!
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Lamon, that speech won't scour. It is a flat failure and the people are disappointed.
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To yield readily--easily--to the persuasion of a friend is no merit.... To yield without conviction is no compliment to the understanding of either.
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No matter how good a teacher is, if that teacher won't play as part of the team, you're better off without her.
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I'd love to break America, like all artists do. It's a lot of work but, you know, it's got to be done!
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In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement of the various parts of the speech.
