Communication Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

The reason why so few people are agreeable in conversation is that each is thinking more about what he intends to say than others…

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Nobody who says as little as he does is as simple as you'd think. It takes a lot to not say a lot, because…

— Cecelia Ahern

It was odd how one found oneself making trivial conversation on important occasions. Perhaps it was because one could not say what was really…

— Barbara Pym

A person who knows all the answers, has an opinion on everything, has a certainty backed up by rational argument, has very little possibility…

— Edward de Bono

He who thinks much says but little in proportion to his thoughts. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in the most…

— Washington Irving

People never have confidence in a Big Talker. They know his statements must be cut down, but they can never tell how much.

— E. W. Howe

“It is common for conversations to consist of people sharing their conclusions rather than exploring the reasoning that led to those conclusions. As a…

— Ray Dalio

“If you’re not attempting to get someone to see, feel, think, or act in a particular manner, why bother communicating at all?”

— leonard koren

Over 80% of people remain quiet even when they really want to say something in order to avoid an argument with someone they care about.

— Ritu Ghatourey

Responding to a question about remarks attributed to him that he did not think were his: "I really didn't say everything I said."

— Yogi Berra

“And yet, will we ever come to an end of discussion and talk if we think we must always reply to replies? For replies…

— Augustine of Hippo

No one can speak well, unless he thoroughly understands his subject.

— Anonymous