Quote by Adlai Stevenson

The relationship of the toastmaster to the speaker should be the same as that of the fan to the fan dancer. It should call attention to the subject without making any particular effort to cover it.

The relationship of the toastmaster to the speaker should be

Summary

This quote suggests that the role of a toastmaster in relation to the speaker is like that of a fan to a fan dancer. The toastmaster's purpose is to draw attention to the speaker and the subject of their speech, without attempting to overshadow or dominate the focus. It implies that the toastmaster should support and highlight the speaker without overshadowing their message, similar to how a fan supports the fan dancer's performance without becoming the main attraction.

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Speeches (oratory)

By Adlai Stevenson

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