Do you know of songs whose lyrics came from a speech? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on Apr 27, 2009 - 23 answers

Historyfilter: Marcus Tullius Cicero is often cited as being one of the greatest orators, lawyers and public speakers of Roman and indeed Western history. Why? [more inside]
posted by tim_in_oz on Jan 19, 2009 - 26 answers

When I look at the amazingly eloquent, sophisticated speeches of the past (think those of Milton, Lincoln, Churchill, Gandhi, and many more), I wonder: who are the towering orators of our generation -- the combined profound thinkers, moving speakers, and verbal artists of exquisite capacity?
posted by shivohum on Jun 3, 2007 - 46 answers

The Great Books: where should I start? I seek timeless wisdom. [more inside]
posted by evariste on Feb 21, 2006 - 74 answers