Mark Schlarbaum

By: Jim Cassa
One of the most powerful ways to improve your public speaking is with quotes. A quote is a gem of wisdom contained in words. Quotes add power and impact to your public speaking. Here are some tips on the ways you can use quotes in your presentations.

Tip one. Add quotes at the beginning of your speech to get attention and listener interest. This is a great way to start your presentation because it gives you increased credibility.

Tip two. Quotes can be used when you give an example to illustrate your point. Use one from someone famous and successful. This gives your example more testimony.

Tip three. Use a quote that is relevant to your topic. For example if your speech is on computers only use a quote that is somehow linked to computers. The outcome of your speech will help keep what you have to say relevant and on track.

Tip four. Quality is better than quantity. Two well selected and relevant quotes are more powerful than eight poorly selected ones.

Tip five. A powerful yet simple resource is a book of famous quotations. Use it like a dictionary. Dip into it from every now and then. It will strengthen your speaking ability like a dictionary does.

Quotes make your public speaking more powerful. They make what you say more believable when you quote someone famous. Always mention who said the quote. Every good public speaker I know uses quotes. You can too. One extra public speaking tip is this one. Use at least one quote in every speech you make.