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.
