Conversation Quotes

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In America journalism is apt to be regarded as an extension of history: in Britain, as an extension of conversation. — Anthony Sampson
The techniques of opening conversation are universal. I knew long ago and rediscovered that the best way to attract attention, help, and conversation is to… — John Steinbeck
Friends, both the imaginary ones you build for yourself out of phrases taken from a living writer, or real ones from college, and relatives, despite… — Nicholson Baker
I am, I must confess, suspicious of those who denounce others for having too much sex. At what point does a healthy amount become too… — Edmund White
It is hardly surprising that children should enthusiastically start their education at an early age with the Absolute Knowledge of computer science; while they are… — Guy Debord
I wish I had taken Spanish instead of French in high school. I could eavesdrop on a lot more conversations on the subway if I… — Meg Cabot
I have never fallen in love with my own voice, but I've always had an attraction for it. — Tom Snyder
The best way for women to acquire knowledge is from conversation with a father, a brother, or a friend, in the way of family intercourse… — Anna Letitia Barbauld
I demand for the unmarried mother, as a sacred channel of life, the same reverence and respect as for the married mother; for Maternity is… — Ben Lindsey
It was a long time in the making, my divorce. One day became less special than the next, and pretty soon, we ceased all conversation.… — Ricki Lake
When you look at a family, if you have a family that never interacts with each other, never has strong conversation with each other, never… — Mike Singletary
The exchange by e-mail is more intimate than conversation - you allow yourself to say things you otherwise wouldn't. — Christian Lacroix
It's no use imagining that bringing great writers together inevitably precipitates great conversation. — Edward St Aubyn
You can see a lot of politics on a lot of different channels. I'm not interested, really, in talking in some wonky conversation about politics,… — Joy Behar
I've found that if I say what I'm really thinking and feeling, people are more likely to say what they really think and feel. The… — Carol Gilligan
Forget all the bars and schmoozing and everybody checking out everybody else. My ideal date would be to park in a dark place, check out… — Brooke Burke
There are always those 'Gossip Girl' walk-and-talk scenes where you're walking and just talking about life and death. You're having a serious conversation, looking someone… — Chace Crawford
I like roundtables because you can talk more directly to people. And you also can get kind of a vibe on what a journalist's take… — Ben Affleck
My mom has a good way of engaging me in a conversation about the choices I make, listening, being objective and open-minded, and respecting those… — Casey Affleck
Girls' feels very active and stirring a conversation and controversial, and you can't really ask for more as an actor. — Adam Driver
Back in 2007, I had the opportunity to meet Professor Stephen Hawking through the X PRIZE Foundation. In my first conversation with him I learned… — Peter Diamandis
I got to sit down with people who I admired, and have conversations with some of the greatest thinkers and artists and performers. It's a… — James Daly
This is a time for a national conversation. A conversation about the document that binds us as a nation and a people. That document, of… — Mike DeWine
If you're interested in how people behave, if you're interested in the way they talk about themselves, the way the conceive of themselves, it's very… — Jonathan Franzen
I suppose I don't hear things, but I listen, if you know what I mean. And there is a big difference between hearing and listening.… — Evelyn Glennie

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