Speech Quotes

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And why do we, who say we oppose tyranny and demand freedom of speech, allow people to go to prison and be vilified, and magazines… — David Icke
At least in America, you have freedom of speech, which is a good thing. It's just a question of whether you're allowed to use it… — Eric Idle
It's good that the first half of the speech emphasized freedom, because George W. Bush has been the global champion for freedom. As he said,… — Ernest Istook
If I go to a party I don't feel like I have to be in the centre. But I do find myself quite often being… — Hugh Jackman
I know they are all environmentalists. I heard a lot of my speeches recycled. — Jesse Jackson
It is a historical error for those who were not there to just refer to August 28th as 'I Have a Dream' speech day. That… — Jesse Jackson
Speeches that are measured by the hour will die with the hour. — Thomas Jefferson
There is no reason for the government to limit political speech. — Penn Jillette
When I read great literature, great drama, speeches, or sermons, I feel that the human mind has not achieved anything greater than the ability to… — James Earl Jones
Speech is a very important aspect of being human. A whisper doesn't cut it. — James Earl Jones
Language most shows a man, speak that I may see thee. — Ben Jonson
All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right. — Jack Kevorkian
People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use. — Soren Kierkegaard
How absurd men are! They never use the liberties they have, they demand those they do not have. They have freedom of thought, they demand… — Soren Kierkegaard
The death of anti-gay hate speech is no doubt being hastened by the head-spinning speed with which gays as a group - to say nothing… — Jeffrey Kluger
Ideas matter. Legislative proposals matter. Slick campaigns and dazzling speeches can work for a while, but the magic always wears off. — Charles Krauthammer
I've always felt, even as a songwriter, that the rhythm of speech is in itself a language for me. — Cyndi Lauper
Stand-up comedy and comedy in general is the ultimate form of free speech, because you get to poke holes in all the pretentious bubbles politicians… — Denis Leary
My desire to curtail undue freedom of speech extends only to such public areas as restaurants, airports, streets, hotel lobbies, parks, and department stores. Verbal… — Fran Lebowitz
I cannot sing, dance or act; what else would I be but a talk show host. — David Letterman

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