Speaking Quotes

1939 Speaking quotes by 1471 unique authors

Why are there organized beings? Why is there something rather than nothing? Here again, I fully understand a scientist who refuses to ask it. He… — Etienne Gilson
By the laws of rectitude accused Persons, however atrocious their offences, are allowed to make their defence, and by a verdict of a Jury of… — Judith Sargent Murray
When a pastor continually makes light of the character of our Lord by speaking in scatological tones about the Son of Man's bodily functions in… — Steve Camp
When life is rosy, we may slide by with knowing about Jesus, with imitating him and quoting him and speaking of him. But only in… — Joni Eareckson Tada
You can’t bring an unwritten place to life without losing something substantial. Manila is the cradle, the graveyard, the memory. The Mecca, the Cathedral, the… — Miguel Syjuco
Physically it's exhausting to cook every night. Existentially speaking, I have so much more energy having that time to myself in this project, this gift… — Julie Powell
When we reveal ourselves to our partner and find that this brings healing rather than harm, we make an important discovery - that intimate relationship… — John Welwood
Finally, fighting for gay rights, speaking out in various places and making friends, men and women, was great. — George Weinberg
When I'm the speaker, I know that special moment [just before speaking] is the only time I will have the entire audience's full attention. Unless… — Scott Berkun
Good public speaking is based on good private thinking — Scott Berkun
What I see here, what I feel here is that people in your world believe spirituality isn't distant. It's close and real. Religion seems born… — Barbara Cameron
When I was speaking about communicating, I meant that the listener - we have to reach the listener; otherwise, of course, you're writing the piece,… — Leo Ornstein
A brook can be a friend in a special way. It talks to you with splashy gurgles. It cools your toes and lets you sit… — Joan Walsh Anglund
Life must be a constant education; one must learn everything, from speaking to dying. — Gustave Flaubert
You can be the outcast or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love. Or you can start speaking up. — Sara Bareilles
Remember that one who forgets the language of gratitude can never be on speaking terms with happiness. — John Robbins
A successful life is an authentic life. Happiness and creativity rest on a foundation of transparency to yourself and others. Knowing your own heart and… — Gay Hendricks
The women of today are the thoughts of their mothers and grandmothers, embodied and made alive. They are active, capable, determined and bound to win.… — Matilda Joslyn Gage
Broadly speaking, human beings may be divided into three classes: those who are billed to death, those who are worried to death, and those who… — Winston Churchill
Speaking passionately from the very center of who you are is compelling, forceful, persuasive: that’s what leadership sounds like. — Charlotte Beers
I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the… — Michelle Obama
Properly speaking, history is nothing but the crimes and misfortunes of the human race. — Pierre Bayle
In the United States, commentators recognize that, generally speaking, most people who hold liberal positions over a range of issues will likely vote Democratic, while… — Stockwell Day
One piece of advice can be universally handed out, and it applies equally to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. If in the course of any… — Mario Pei
Speakers find joy in public speaking when they realize that a speech is all about the audience, not the speaker. Most speakers are so caught… — Nick Morgan

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