[T]o talk well and eloquently is a very great art, but that an equally great one is to know the right moment to stop.

Public speaking? I speak to myself on the street!

Listen should be on 60-70% and talking or speaking on from 40 up to 30%.

It is a mistake to think that the practice of my art has become easy to me. I assure you, dear friend, no one has given so much care to the study of composition as I. There is scarcely a famous master in music whose works I have not frequently and diligently studied.

I take a deep breath and sidestep my fear and begin speaking from the place where beauty and bravery meet--within the chambers of a quivering heart.

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