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Every speaker should know the substance of what he intends to say, but ought to rely for his words upon the spirit and temper of the audience.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “Every speaker should know the substance of what he intends to say, but ought to rely for his words upon the spirit and…”
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Sherman emphasizes the importance of understanding one's message while adapting to the audience's mood.
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