On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
Although there are certain things, such as pauses, breathing, and pitch of voice, that are very important, none of these can take the place of soul in an address.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “Although there are certain things, such as pauses, breathing, and pitch of voice, that are very important, none of these…”
Editor's note · Context
Washington argues that while technical elements of speech are important, they are secondary to the genuine passion and spirit, or "soul," that an address must possess.
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