Word: upon
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...dwell upon all the men of whom I speak, nor can I talk of all the forms of oratory that show the habits of men in dealing with their fellow men. You represent a race which, while it does not produce the first quality of oratory as yet, still has the vigor and energy of oratory for its own. We can only admire, not closely imitate, the fine oratory of other peoples. I have seen Victor Hugo, even though he read his speech, cause in his audience the rise and swell of an enthusiasm of applause such as I have...
...three representative speakers of my childhood there were visible two or three things which are not to be found now. The old type of sonorous oratory has almost gone. In those days men thought they must speak in a sort of architectural way. There was something put upon the speech. It was not sure that everything lay in the speech itself...
Then stop and leave the rest to be moulded in your own mind. Do not write it out. I should advise you never to take a piece of paper before your audience. Remember that if you are to speak without notes everything depends upon the condition of your brain. Keep your mind fresh. Don 't be discouraged after you have made your speech. Practice is the thing you need. The results of public speaking are enormous...
...CRIMSON editorial in Friday's issue, in commenting upon the conflict of dates set for the University boat race and for Class Day, speaks of the dissatisfaction which such a conflict will cause, "unless the circumstances of the choice are appreciated." These circumstances are that the crew chose June 25 because it would admit of more time for developing speed. If these extra two days are necessary why not go to Poughkeepsie two days earlier...
...hour and days for the delivery of these lectures will be announced later, upon consultation with those who wish to attend...