Language Quote by Howard Hodgkin

Words are such uncertain things, they so often sound well but mean the opposite of what one thinks they do.

— Agatha Christie

Words don't come very easily to me. Which, given my profession, is a worrying impediment.

— Nick Hornby

A life spent writing has taught me to be wary of words. Those that seem clearest are often the most treacherous.

— Amin Maalouf

Words are how people think. When you misuse words, you diminish your ability to think clearly and truthfully.

— Margaret Heffernan

My vocabulary is vast and expert, and I don't think I overuse any word.

— Miriam Margolyes

I always choose to use the word often instead of (unintelligible). Just changing it up, changing it up.

— Hayden Panettiere

When you use words loosely, without care and consideration, you erode trust in yourself and in what you're saying. When you squander words, you…

— Margaret Heffernan

I'm trying always to leave out what I think is extraneous. And to find what I think is the most wonderful language to make…

— Lynne Tillman

To me, playing with words is like playing with your food. You shouldn't do it.

— Michael Penn

I know words sometimes have consequences, but I try to choose the correct words every time.

— Gerard Pique

Words are powerful. When I make mistakes I just try to come back and clarify what I meant.

— Soulja Boy

Words are inaccurate pointers to reality and should by no means be trusted.

— Frederick Lenz