Language Quote by Peter Coughter

“Some words are invisible—namely spoken words—but that only means I read them with my ears. But people are rude, and they often speak to…

— Jarod Kintz

Also bear in mind, when you're choosing your words and stringing them together, how they sound. This may seem absurd: readers read with their…

— William Zinsser

You must have a twinkle in your eye, a naughtiness - and the audience must realize your mind is working faster than your words.

— Jeremy Brett

In our land of opportunities and distractions, it's hard to devote our attention to the quiet pleasures of reading. It's as if we live…

— Steve Leveen

“Why writers stumble over words when talking? Because we have so much to say, our mouths can't keep up with our brains.”

— Ksenia Anske

In real life, people fumble their words. They repeat themselves and stare blankly off into space and don't listen properly to what other people…

— Christopher Guest

“Focus your attention on the quality of your words, and not the quantity, because few sensible talks attracts millions of listeners more than a…

— Michael Bassey Johnson

I see things in hardcopy that I miss if I only see words on screen. I do get sick of the words, but I…

— Myriam Gurba

“You can’t believe every word you read while watching TV. (Even with closed captioning turned off).”

— Jarod Kintz

When you speak words that are relevant to people, they automatically shut up and you know you are in the presence of some very…

— Sandra Cisneros

With a 660-page book, you don't read every sentence aloud. I am terrified for the poor guy doing the audio book. But I do…

— Don Winslow

Slow down, especially at the beginning of a speech. You'll get the audience's attention by pausing.

— Bob Kerrey