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Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Mwikiriza Huzaifah — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:30:36 -0000

I am real grateful that my eyes can come into contact with such great and inspirational speeches.....My only one wish is that you come down to Africa....believe me...you will find brilliant Blacks who can make flabbergasting speeches....thanks in advance

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Dusan — Wed, 21 May 2014 08:17:50 -0000

I would like to add that there is very known speech by serbian Major Dragutin Gavrilovic which is being taught at all major military schools throughout the world, including West Point. The speech itself is pretty short but it has motivated defenders of Belgrade to such extent that they went to battle altough they were greatly (really GREATLY) outnumbered (not only manpower but artillery too). Although Belgrade has fallen in the next couple of days, inspired by the speech and love for the fatherland soldiers bravely gave their lives. Even the enemy german commander was blown away by the bravery of serbian soldiers that he himself erected a monument in Belgrade, which stands to this day. It is inscribed with words "Here Rest Serbian Heroes" in German and Serbian. You can read a bit more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Olima Fredrick — Mon, 19 May 2014 17:02:57 -0000

I'm impressed by the way this web has preserved for us these great speeches. Have not only become a reader, but also it has changed my life greatly. When i'm quoting from these speeches i too act upon them. Thanks for the web

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Mark gupar — Fri, 02 May 2014 21:33:06 -0000

Am in love with this site because it always charge my spirit towards living a life of exploit.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

syeda — Fri, 02 May 2014 10:53:19 -0000

Thanks for the collections. I agree, the purpose is to inspire and is well-served. It not inclusive, but such rich history of the world, it can't be. :)

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

liam scolari — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 07:12:52 -0000

It was really good for my study on speeches.
Thank you for this website

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Okello Martin Opio — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:56:32 -0000

Wonderful! It's not just a matter of reading the "greatest speeches in history" but rather to internalize and make use of them. I have learnt a lot that these people were committed and working for the benefit their nations not merely for their individual benefits. Lastly, thanks to this web site.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

K.Dot — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:56:42 -0000

What about Nelson Mandela's innaguration or his "Ideal I'm Prepared To Die" speech...or Thabo Mbeki's "I'm An African"...

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Ian Bratt — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:53:47 -0000

There is a great book "501 must-know speeches". Some of the 'speeches' are little more than quotes but it also contains many speeches of substance. Available from Amazon at around $11.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Ian Bratt — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:51:02 -0000

Great collection of speeches.
One factual error which I picked up. Kennedy's "The decision to go to the moon" speech was actually presented on 12 Sep 1962. Some 16 months earlier, on 25th May 1961 (the date indicated), he addressed the US Congress and proclaimed that “this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.”

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Gianina Ocava — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 06:05:25 -0000

Where can i find this speeches aside from the internet??do they have books that contains greatest speeches?

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Peter UK — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 20:31:45 -0000

Too much US bias - Reagan? Does he beat Tim Collins speech in the Iraq war:

"We go to liberate, not to conquer.
We will not fly our flags in their country. We are entering Iraq to free a people and the only flag which will be flown in that ancient land is their own.
Show respect for them.
There are some who are alive at this moment who will not be alive shortly.
Those who do not wish to go on that journey, we will not send.
As for the others, I expect you to rock their world.
Wipe them out if that is what they choose.
But if you are ferocious in battle remember to be magnanimous in victory.
Iraq is steeped in history.
It is the site of the Garden of Eden, of the Great Flood and the birthplace of Abraham.
Tread lightly there.
You will see things that no man could pay to see
- and you will have to go a long way to find a more decent, generous and upright people than the Iraqis.
You will be embarrassed by their hospitality even though they have nothing.
Don't treat them as refugees for they are in their own country.
Their children will be poor, in years to come they will know that the light of liberation in their lives was brought by you.
If there are casualties of war then remember that when they woke up and got dressed in the morning they did not plan to die this day.
Allow them dignity in death.
Bury them properly and mark their graves.
It is my foremost intention to bring every single one of you out alive.
But there may be people among us who will not see the end of this campaign.
We will put them in their sleeping bags and send them back.
There will be no time for sorrow.
The enemy should be in no doubt that we are his nemesis and that we are bringing about his rightful destruction.
There are many regional commanders who have stains on their souls and they are stoking the fires of hell for Saddam.
He and his forces will be destroyed by this coalition for what they have done.
As they die they will know their deeds have brought them to this place. Show them no pity.
It is a big step to take another human life.
It is not to be done lightly.
I know of men who have taken life needlessly in other conflicts.
I can assure you they live with the mark of Cain upon them.
If someone surrenders to you then remember they have that right in international law and ensure that one day they go home to their family.
The ones who wish to fight, well, we aim to please.
If you harm the regiment or its history by over-enthusiasm in killing or in cowardice, know it is your family who will suffer.
You will be shunned unless your conduct is of the highest - for your deeds will follow you down through history.
We will bring shame on neither our uniform or our nation.
It is not a question of if, it's a question of when.
We know he has already devolved the decision to lower commanders, and that means he has already taken the decision himself.
If we survive the first strike we will survive the attack.
As for ourselves, let's bring everyone home and leave Iraq a better place for us having been there.
Our business now is North.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Vijayakumar NL — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 07:44:56 -0000

Really a good article.......
But I expect Swamy Vivegandha Speech at Chicago... It was the best speech I heard from others. You didn't include disappointing for me also wonder how they missed his great speech for a word of "All My Brothers and sisters" on behalf of Indian legendary speakers for young blood.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

JImmy — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 20:57:12 -0000

The Martin Luther King Jr. speech was not what i expected,... actually better than what i thought. hearing his voice really touched me in a historical way. i felt like i was at the speech myself.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Devin — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 20:37:58 -0000

Good Article. Good Speeches.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

sammy — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:45:07 -0000

these speeches are g8 and very inspiriting

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Manish — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:44:38 -0000

i think the purpose of this post was to share a few inspiring speeches delivered by great men. and to showcase the importance, these speeches held in changing things.

if after reading these texts, one feels inspired to bring change in himself/the world around him, the purpose of this post has been served.

if someone feels some other noteworthy speeches, which could be equally inspiring are missing, they can add the links to them too.

instead of criticizing and indulging in negativity, this way , we can all be greatly benefited by some other inspiring works.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Brad — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 21:00:08 -0000

It is striking how many people are commenting that Jesus and MLK should have been placed on this list when they were indeed on this list.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

nust — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 18:24:19 -0000

Two of THE best speeches in history have been brutally ignored:

1. The Last Sermon Of The Holy Prophet
2. Jinnah's address on August 14, 1948 to the nation.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Nasir Jawed — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 07:58:42 -0000

Just read the Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and compare it with any of the speeches that have been mentioned here particularly in terms of the brevity of the speech, timing of the speech and the reach of the content of the speech.
Thanks

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Gregory — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 11:35:47 -0000

I think Hitlers speeches should be included in here too. Regardless of what kind of man he was and what he represented, we cannot deny the fact that he was of the greatest orators in the world.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Newt — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 03:10:14 -0000

I believe Charlie Chaplain's speech from the Great Dictator should be included here, we have forgotten so much on how to be human and how to be who we truly are and his speech defines that. I personally feel it is the greatest speech ever made. The other speeches did not move me at all compared to Charlie Chaplain's speech

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Paul — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:36:37 -0000

JFK's Rice Decision to Go to the Moon speech was actually September 12, 1962. May 25, 1961 was when he propositioned congress on going to the moon.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Richard — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:11:32 -0000

I haven't read other comments yet. I think we should add Hitler's speeches if we're talking about dramatically delivered speeches. The ideas might be different, but his speech captures the audience.

Re: The 35 Greatest Speeches in History

Dustin — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:47:19 -0000

Very good list. One that I thought der served to be on here, but was not, was charlie chaplin's speech from the great dictator. Maybe it didn't meet the qualifications because it was from a move and not a stand alone speech like the others. Anyway, for those who have not seen that speech should watch it.