Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II Quotes

I cannot write a speech. The pen is an extinguisher upon my mind and a torture to my nerves. I am the most habitual extemporaneous speaker that I have ever known.

Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II

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• I cannot write a speech. The pen is an extinguisher upon my mind and a torture to my nerves. I am the most habitual extemporaneous speaker that I have ever known.

  

  Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II
  • Speech
  • Nerves
  • Speaker