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Any man who makes a speech more than six times a year is bound to repeat himself, not because he has little to say, but
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"Any man who makes a speech more than six times a year is bound to repeat himself, not because he has little to say, but because he wants applause and the old stuff gets it"

- William Feather

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This quote by William Feather recommends that when an individual makes a speech more than 6 times a year, they are likely to duplicate themselves. This is not because they lack something to state, however since they are seeking approval and acknowledgment from their audience. The repetition of the exact same product is a method to make sure that they get the desired applause. This quote suggests that people are often motivated by the requirement for approval and acknowledgment, which they will go to great lengths to get it. It also recommends that people are typically willing to compromise creativity and creativity in order to get the wanted response from their audience. This quote is a tip that we should be careful not to let our requirement for approval and acknowledgment override our desire to be imaginative and original.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Feather between August 25, 1889 and January 7, 1981. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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