There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking.

There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking

I'm shy at public speaking, which is tough.

When speaking, be clear, be brief and be memorable.

If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public.

The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones. Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue. [Ecclesiasticus 28:17 --18].