Discover the Power of Great Speeches

Explore historical and contemporary speakers and speeches that shaped our world and continue to inspire generations.

Featured Speeches

Timeless words that continue to resonate and inspire.

December 23, 1876

Mark Twain

Twain complains about New England weather in a funny way. Filled with classic weather jokes.

August 1, 1915

Patrick Pearse

A powerful graveside oration that became a rallying cry for Irish independence, delivered at the funeral of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa.

Studying speeches can inspire and challenge us to greater deeds.

"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind."

Author and Poet

"If all my possessions and powers were up for sale, the last thing I would part with is my power of speech."

American statesman and orator