Appearing Quote by Aristotle

Of the modes of persuasion furnished by the spoken word there are three kinds. The first kind depends on the personal character ofthe speaker;…

— Aristotle

“The takeaway from all these observations is that our species seems, somehow, to derive more benefit from speaking than from listening.”

— Kevin Simler

In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement of the…

— Aristotle

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.

— Plutarch

Perhaps the habit which distinguishes civilized people from others is that of discussion, exchange of opinion and ideas, the ability to differ without quarrelling,…

— Katherine Anne Porter

Speech is the golden harvest that followeth the flowering of thought.

— Martin Farquhar Tupper

“A language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols by means of which a social group cooperates.”

— Bernard Bloch and George L Trager

The speech of one who utters with his tongue what he thinks with his ear, and feels the pride of a creator in accomplishing…

— Ambrose Bierce

When you are with a landscape or a human being where there is no need to speak, but simply to listen, to perceive, to…

— Terry Tempest Williams

“The study of a language . . . allows its students to hear a people's 'interpretation (or misinterpretation) of messages from environment to human.'…

— Sy Montgomery

Speech is one of the marvels that characterize man, and also one of the most difficult spontaneous creations that have been accomplished by nature.

— Maria Montessori

Animals can't really voice their opinion. We feel as though we can be on of the spokespeople on their behalf.

— River Phoenix