Conversation Quote by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge

When people talk about others, I can hear them speak about themselves.

— Anonymous

Always have something to say. The man who has something to say and who is known never to speak unless he has, is sure…

— Dale Carnegie

I thoroughly believe that any man who's got anything worthwhile to say will be heard if he only says it often enough.

— Mark Twain

“Sometimes we hear more of what a person is saying when we listen to what they’re not saying.”

— Anthony P. Mauro, Sr

I say what it occurs to me to say when I think I hear people say things. More I cannot say.

— Douglas Adams

There is a certain manner of self-absorption in speaking that always renders the speaker disagreeable. For it is as great a folly to listen…

— Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

When you talk to yourself, at least you know that someone is listening.

— Craig Bruce

Have a relentless commitment to consistency of message. It might be the 15th time you’ve given the speech, but some people may never have…

— David M. Cote

“Talking is great, but don't ignore the value of listening. Pay attention to the words being spoken. Some people just love the sound of…

— Amaka Imani Nkosazana

How often do we talk just to fill up the quiet space? How often do we waste our breath talking about nonsense?

— Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Talk often, but never long: in that case, if you do not please, at least you are sure not to tire your hearers.

— Bill Vaughan

I am always quiet so that I know what to say when I must speak.

— Ishmael Beah