In oratory the will must predominate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Public speaking requires the speaker's will to lead over other elements.
- In plain terms
- The speaker's intent must drive the speech.
- What can you take from it?
- Control and intent are crucial in speaking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your speech?
- How do you persuade?
Another view
Audience engagement may matter more than speaker will.
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