Quote by Petra Nemcova

I was so afraid to even read a paper in front of my classmates. It is very funny because at that point my teachers would never have believed that I could speak in front of an audience of over 2,000 people.

I was so afraid to even read a paper in front of my classmat

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This quote reflects the transformation and growth the speaker experienced when it comes to public speaking. Initially, the speaker had a deep fear of even reading a paper in front of classmates. The ironic element lies in the fact that their teachers at that time would never have believed that they could eventually speak confidently in front of audiences exceeding 2,000 individuals. The quote highlights personal development and the profound changes that can occur when an individual confronts and overcomes their fears.

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