65.4 Power of Speech

 65.4 Power of Speech

 

Question:

              How should one structure his speech?

Answer:

Deliver your speech after assuring yourself that no

counterargument can defeat your statements.                                       (kural – 645)

சொல்லுக சொல்லைப் பிறிதோர்சொல் அச்சொல்லை

வெல்லுஞ்சொல் இன்மை அறிந்து.                                         (குறள் – 645)

Explanation:

Valluvar emphasizes that the speaker should carefully prepare his speech so that no one can refute his statements. This implies that the speaker should thoroughly prepare his speech so that it is factually correct and logically consistent and that others cannot dispute his statements. This is very important when the speaker is in a debate or in a courtroom situation where there is a possibility of someone challenging his remarks.