There is nothing like watching great speeches to find inspiration.
From scenes of political affirmation and universal ideas to moments of deep emotions, videos have especially captured the greatest lessons of the modern world.
The written transcripts of these speeches immerse yourself in them, without losing a crumb of the poetry and intensity of the moment.
Here, Checksub brings you the most remarkable extracts of the most famous speeches, converted with our video transcription solution to capture the power of words even better.
Enjoy the read 😉 -moreover, if you want to keep a written copy of your favorite speech, we also explain the process.
Famous Speeches: Historic and Remarkable Ones
We start our top with speeches that will give you a moving digest of history. Get ready to read and hear an eloquence that will never be equaled.
Winston Churchill: “We shall fight on the beaches”
Certainly one of the most famous speeches in modern history. After the miraculous success of Operation Dynamo and at the dawn of a merciless war, Churchill addressed the British people to make them understand the tough challenges ahead. These words resonate with great determination and firmness, showing with the repetition “We shall fight” that the British will fight on all fronts without ever backing down.
Here is an extract of the transcript :
Martin Luther King:” I have a dream”
Even more unmissable, the speech of Martin Luther King, one of the most illustrious symbols of the civil rights movement in the United States, captivates by its lyrical power. Giving black Americans his future vision of an America finally freed from racist prejudice, he brings the immense hope of a reconciled humanity. His ”I have a dream” is intended as a universal affirmation of harmony among the American people.
Here is the essential transcript of his speech:
John F. Kennedy: “We choose to go to the Moon”
While the Soviets were taking the lead in the “space race”, the young and brilliant American President John F. Kennedy decided to give the American people an ambitious and clear objective: to put astronauts on the Moon. In his speech, he underlined with rare precision and prescience the imperative need for this project. What is incredible is the visionary force of his words, which led the United States to the feat that we know.
Here is an extract of the transcript:
Nelson Mandela: “I am prepared to die”
Accused by the South African government of insurrection and sabotage, Nelson Mandela, the figure of the liberation of the blacks in South Africa, delivers at his trial a poignant speech of realism. Strongly defending himself from the political actions of his organization, he denounces the social situation of black people and affirms a deep desire for freedom. The speech ends with Mandela’s determination “I am prepared to die”, challenging the audience to condemn him to death. It is this rhetorical audacity that undoubtedly saved him from this fate.
Here is the transcript of the end of the speech :
Charles de Gaulle: “The call for Resistance”.
While France was surrounded and invaded by Germany, General de Gaulle managed to flee to Great Britain. Inspired by a strong sense of duty, General de Gaulle organized the resistance of the French people outside and within its borders. The brevity of his speech contrasts with its determination and appealing force. A large part of the French was to draw inspiration from it to fight and harm German soldiers. Its lyricism will also seduce you.
Here is a written extract of the speech :
Great Speech: Fascinating and Motivating Ones
Let us now move on to speeches of a different kind, just as remarkable. Here, you will face words that call to the depths of human emotions and the mysteries of our world. Hold on tight!
Stephen Hawking: “Questioning the Universe*
Afflicted with Charcot’s disease and unable to speak, the great physicist Stephen Hawking dedicated his life to his research on the origins of the universe. Returning to his lifelong work, he delivers in his TED Talk a fascinating discourse on the essential truths related to the presence of life on our planet. With his robotic yet profound voice, his words give a metaphysical thrill that is hard to forget.
Here is the transcribed speech :
Lou Gherig: “Farewell to Baseball”.
Suffering from the same illness, the undisputed baseball champion Lou Gherig of the New York Yankees, delivered his farewell speech to the stadium and his fans. Far from stooping in the face of illness, he expresses enormous gratitude for the circumstances and people who helped him in his long and victorious journey. Gherig conveys unforgettable words of wisdom about perseverance and lucidity.
Here is an extract of the written transcript :
Steve Jobs: “Stanford Commencement Address”
Everyone knows the talent of the founder of Apple and Pixar, a symbol of modern entrepreneurship. Here he gives new Stanford graduates the synthetic and inspiring story of his life, and the essential lessons they can learn to find meaning in their lives. With simple and punchy words, he invites his audience to find what they would love to do in their lives with all their hearts. Discover the power of dreams by listening to his words full of inspiration.
Here is a written extract of the speech :
Simon Sinek “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”
In another genre, the great communications expert Simon Sinek shows the common ground of leaders who have made history. With an extraordinary sense of words, he shows the extreme coherence and purpose of great personalities and companies. His sermons will inspire your quest for meaning in business and the search for a culture that suits you. Let yourself be tempted by his words.
Here is a written extract of the speech :
J.K. Rowling: “Harvard Begins”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHGqp8lz36c
A true fairy tale, the life lessons J.K. Rowling teaches in his speech to young graduates are memorable. With great humor, she recounts the journeys that led her to her success. She conveys the crucial values of imagination and perseverance, giving us faith in the magic of life. Enjoy her enchanting speech!
Here is a written extract of the speech :
How to transcribe a Video Speech with Checksub?
You also want to get precise and beautiful written transcripts of your favorite speeches? You’re in luck!
At Checksub, we have been working for 4 years on the simplest and most efficient video transcriptions tool.
We provide you with the best technologies available on the market:
- The best voice recognition and automatic translation APIs to analyze your video (more than a hundred languages being accurately translated)
- A powerful and very easy to use online subtitling editor
The process is fairly straightforward:
- Upload your video if you have it in your database.
- Indicate the original language and the languages you may want to obtain (there are 128 languages in all).
- Check the result
- Export the written transcript file and do whatever you want with it.
If you want to keep to yourself precious and inspiring speeches, give it a try ! 😎