The Greatest Speech of Mankind

Author: Li Zai Zhen
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Who once made bold promises in critical moments and turned the tide? Who once conquered the world and moved people with speeches? Who once pointed the way to success for us? Who once led the trend in world English public speaking? It was they, the wise and noble sages who embodied wisdom and lofty ideals, the capable and righteous individuals who achieved fame and fortune through hard work and perseverance. Their cries are like dawn, able to break through the layers of darkness that obscure freedom; their words are like bridges, fostering friendship while exchanging ideas; their speeches are like poetry, allowing people to experience the pure beauty of language. This is the charm of great figures, this is the power of public speaking. Whether it is a carefully crafted speech or an impromptu, passionate address, they all embody years, even decades, of training in eloquence and cultural accumulation. They move and win praise from the audience with rigorous logic and vivid, humorous language. As a person with a strong desire for knowledge and a fervent aspiration for the future, you may already be well-versed, you may already possess the skill of a silver-tongued orator, or perhaps you have just not yet met a mentor. Then, take the world's great figures as your teachers: practice oral English with the U.S. President, learn rhetoric from the British Prime Minister, master humor from Mark Twain, study satire from Castro, and learn entrepreneurship from the Apple CEO. With their guidance, you will be the shining star at tomorrow night's party, the master of in future international business negotiations, and the highly sought-after simultaneous interpreter of the 21st century.