We think of speaking as something we do naturally, without any effort. But like playing music, it requires attention and knowledge and practice. (Theodore Zeldin)

We think of speaking as something we do naturally, without any effort. But like playing music, it requires attention and knowledge and practice.

Theodore Zeldin

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