Quote by Fidel Castro

I have reached the conclusion, a bit late perhaps, that speeches should be short.known for his three-hour speeches, reportedly shortened them to not more than 90 minutes

I have reached the conclusion, a bit late perhaps, that spee

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has realized the value of delivering concise speeches, albeit belatedly. Known for previously giving excessively long speeches, the speaker acknowledges the importance of brevity by shortening their speeches to a maximum of 90 minutes. This realization implies a recognition of the audience's attention span and the need to transmit information effectively in a limited timeframe.

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Speeches (oratory)

By Fidel Castro

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