“Every public speaker likes his hearer to imagine his oratory as an unpremeditated gift of nature, and not the result of prolonged and patient study [Lionel Logue said]”

“When the fresh patient comes to me the usual query is: "Will I be able to speak like the King?" and my reply is: "Yes, if you will work like he does." [says Lionel Logue]”

“I admit I can still run a mile, [Lionel Logue replied,] though I'm not keen on doing it; and you know you can keep young in spirit if you make friends and keep them”

“...unfortunately in the matter of Speech Defects, when so much depends on the temperament and individuality, a case can always be produced that can prove you are wrong. That is why I won't write a book [Lionel Logue concluded]”

“Come to the edge, he said.We are afraid, they said.Come to the edge, he said.They came to the edge,He pushed them and they flew.Come to the edge, Life said.They said: We are afraid.Come to the edge, Life said.They came. It pushed them...And they flew.”

“For someone who is supposed to be a knight in shining armor, you're acting like an ass in aluminum foil.”

“And he who is forever talking about enemies / Is himself the enemy! ”