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David Foster Wallace teaches us to value education — and tolerate traffic
Eight years ago David Foster Wallace gave a speech to the graduating class of Kenyon College about the value of a liberal arts education.
In honor of MLK
To honor one of one of the greatest communicators of all time, check out this analysis of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech from the March on Washington.
Martin Luther King – I Have A Dream Speech – August 28, 1963
MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech is not only literarily brilliant, its structure follows the presentation form perfectly, by traversing back and forth between what is and what could be, and ending by describing what the new bliss of equality looks like.
In addition, MLK carefully chooses phrases and metaphors that resonate deeply with his audience.
If you’re struggling to create your next big presentation or even just crafting the message for your next staff meeting, take a few minutes to be inspired by the brilliance of one of America’s most beloved orators. Thank you, Dr. King, for standing up and speaking out to change the world.
Duarte video: Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech analyzed by Nancy Duarte
