how do i quote when doing a speech in class?

[Soksi]

im confused in just saying it directly, or do i say " and i have a quote,here goes, etc" or do i say just "and i quote,blah blah blah, unquote" ? or can i just say the entire quote without saying "quote/unquote" ?

hope anybody can help!

thanks!

soksi

[Mister Micawber]

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It depends on how skilled a speaker you are, but generally say:

"As Adam Smith says/writes, (and I) quote, 'Little else is requisite to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice: all the rest being brought about by the natural course of things', unquote."
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Soksi]

thank u!! i'm just a student trying my best in speech class :D