There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.
Interpretation
This quote highlights the disparity between our expectations and reality in public speaking.
Dale Carnegie's quote emphasizes the complexity of communication and the inner dialogue that often accompanies public speaking. It suggests that for every speech delivered, there are two other versions: one that was rehearsed and may never see the light of day, and another that reflects the speaker's ideal aspirations. This reflects on the nature of self-criticism and the quest for improvement in oneβs expressive abilities.
In practice
In a workshop on public speaking, you might say this quote to encourage participants to embrace their mistakes.
When I asked him -Mr.Henry Ford- if he ever worried, he replied: "No. I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe that every-thing will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about?
Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare.
By talking to yourself about the things you have to be grateful for you can fill your mind with thoughts that soar and sing.
It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.
I can look back at my own life and see where a few words of praise have sharply changed my entire future. Can't you say the same thing about your life?
Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire.
Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through his half-moon glasses. 'It is time,β he said, βfor me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything.
Persuasion is better than force.
Punishment when awarded with due consideration, makes the people devoted to righteousness and to works productive of wealth and enjoyment.
If your morals make you dreary, depend upon it they are wrong.
Only create associations with positive affinities. Make this a rule of life and you will benefit more than from all the therapy in the world.
What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
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