The Voice and Diction of Conversation : Page 74

While the proper relation of meaning to tempo is most essential, there are many other voice and speech factors that mend or mar conversation. One of life's greatest assets, of course, is a naturally good voice. Most people instantly recognize a beautiful voice — and envy it. Unfortunately such voices are gifts of nature, which like a beautiful face, one cannot grow. But fortunately, while a good native voice is essential for public speaking, nearly any voice can be sufficient for agreeable conversation — if it is used intelligently. Proper accent on significance as indicated above is one intelligent use. There are others, among the first of which one might perhaps stress energy and vitality. Everybody knows the painfulness of a "tired" voice. A strong or a weak voice