Mend your speech a little
Lest it may mar your fortunes.
—Shakespeare
The power of utterance should be included by all in their plans of self-culture.
—William Ellery Channing
He is an orator that can make me think as he thinks and feel as he feels.
—Daniel Webster
A vessel is known by its sound whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.
—Demosthenes
I advocate in its full intent and for every reason of humanity, of patriotism, of religion, a more thorough culture of oratory.
—Henry Ward Beecher