Quote by Benjamin Disraeli
Then there was a maiden speech, so inaudible, that it was doubted whether, after all, the young orator really did lose his virginity.
Summary
This quote humorously conveys the idea that the maiden speech, or first speech, of a young orator was so quiet or poorly delivered that it was debated whether they had actually delivered it at all. The phrase "lose his virginity" is used metaphorically to describe the first experience of giving a speech. It highlights how unremarkable and forgettable the speech was, suggesting the orator's lack of skill or confidence in public speaking.
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