Then there was a maiden speech, so inaudible, that it was doubted whether, after all, the young orator really did lose his virginity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A speaker's first speech was so quiet it was unclear if they actually spoke.
- In plain terms
- The first speech was too quiet to hear.
- What can you take from it?
- Make your voice heard early.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you overcome stage fright?
- What defines a successful debut?
Another view
Some quiet speakers have impactful messages.
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