Leon knocked at the old carved door with its symbols of the lamb. while he waited he looked up at the twin bells from the king of spain with the last sunlight pouring around them in their tower.
—“the man to send rain clouds,”
leslie marmon silko
what do the bells from the king of spain symbolize?
the bells symbolize the end of the old man’s life.
the bells symbolize the spanish influence on pueblo traditions.
the bells symbolize the pueblo gods by reflecting sunlight.
the bells symbolize silence, which matches the tone of the scene.

this labor, by slow prudence to make mild.   c. ability to govern well

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.