Quote by Henry David Thoreau

One may discover a new side to his most intimate friend when for the first time he hears him speak in public. He will be stranger to him as he is more familiar to the audience. The longest intimacy could not foretell how he would behave then

One may discover a new side to his most intimate friend when

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that when someone speaks in public for the first time, it can reveal a previously unknown aspect of their personality. Despite having a deep and close relationship with someone, witnessing their public speaking can make them feel like a stranger due to the different persona they adopt in front of an audience. No amount of familiarity or long-standing friendship can predict how a person will behave or present themselves when speaking publicly. This quote emphasizes the transformative effect public speaking can have on individuals and how it can change our perception of them.

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