Conversationalist Quotes

20 quotes by 19 authors

A good conversationalist is not one who remembers what was said, but says what someone wants to remember. — John Mason Brown
A gossip is one who talks to you about others; a bore is one who talks to you about himself; and a brilliant conversationalist is… — Lisa Kirk
Beware of the conversationalist who adds "In other words." — Robert Morley
Conversation! Supple sentences, with first and second meanings and overtones beyond, outrageous challenges with cleverly planned slip-points, rebuttals of elegant brevity; deceptions and guiles, patient… — Jack Vance
Listening is as important as talking. If you're a good listener, people often compliment you for being a good conversationalist.... — Jesse Ventura
The mark of a good conversationalist is not that you can talk a lot. The mark is that you can get others to talk a… — Guy Kawasaki
[My ideal of a good dinner] is to discuss good food, and, after this good food has been discussed, to discuss a good topic -… — Winston Churchill
I no longer worry about being a brilliant conversationalist. I simply try to be a good listener. I notice that people who do that are… — Frank Bettger
If you talk about yourself, he'll think you're boring. If you talk about others, he'll think you're a gossip. If you talk about him, he'll… — Linda Sunshine
Would you like to be a brilliant conversationalist? Just give your natural enthusiasm free reign and say whatever comes into your head. Your rashness will… — Alain-Rene Lesage
There is nothing that exasperates people more than a display of superior ability or brilliance in conversation. They seem pleased at the time, but their… — Lyndon B. Johnson
Kevin Smith is a very challenging conversationalist and Jay has many great stories. — Carrie Fisher
I expected something a little more castle-shaped," said Jamie. Nothing lasts forever," Nick said. "Except demons, of course." Has anyone ever told you that you're… — Sarah Rees Brennan
Evie: "Can we not talk?" Jack: "But you're such a charming conversationalist. Still, if you'd prefer to simply bask in the glory of my company,… — Kiersten White
Perhaps the best conversationalist in the world is the man who helps others to talk. — John Steinbeck
I looked at Bria. â€œHow do you put up with him?â€ Bria started to open her mouth, but Finn piped up instead. â€œShe puts up… — Jennifer Estep
Well?' Jasper said when Mairelon did not reply. 'Who are you?' 'No, no,' Mairelon said. 'I asked you first. I also, if you recall, asked… — Patricia C. Wrede
I think writing lyrics allows me to emote in a way I otherwise wouldn't. If I didn't have that outlet, I would explode. I'm a… — Pete Wentz
A lot of people are surprised by how nice I am. Summer and I are both driven, but I'm not snobby. I'm a pretty good… — Rachel Bilson

Who Wrote These Conversationalist Quotes

19 authors contributed a total of 20 Conversationalist Quotes as follows: