Famous Speeches: A List of the Greatest Speeches of All-Time
For the past year, I've been compiling a list of inspirational speeches. See my list of 20+ famous speeches and their transcripts here.
"Don't Give Up" by Jim Valvano speech transcript - James Clear
In this speech, given shortly before he died from cancer, Valvano announced the beginning of the V Foundation for Cancer Research. This speech was originally delivered at the ESPYs on …
"This is Water" by David Foster Wallace speech transcript
There happen to be whole, large parts of adult American life that nobody talks about in commencement speeches. One such part involves boredom, routine and petty frustration. The …
"The Psychology of Human Misjudgment" by Charlie Munger speech
Read the full transcript of the speech "The Psychology of Human Misjudgment" by Charlie Munger.
Favorites - James Clear
Great Speeches – I've spent years digging around for speeches that are insightful and interesting. This page covers my list of great speeches and talks that are not as famous or popular as they …
"How to Guarantee a Life of Misery" by Charlie Munger speech …
Read the full transcript of the speech "How to Guarantee a Life of Misery" by Charlie Munger.
"Make Your Bed" by Admiral William H. McRaven speech transcript
Read the full transcript of the speech "Make Your Bed" by Admiral William H. McRaven.
"Enough" by John C. Bogle speech transcript - James Clear
It is these elements that I urge you to carry into your careers, and remember that the great game of life is not about money; it is about doing your best to build the world anew. And that’s …
"The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie …
Read the full transcript of the speech "The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
"Failures of Kindness" by George Saunders speech transcript
Read the full transcript of the speech "Failures of Kindness" by George Saunders.