Change agent Quote by Susan C. Young

Eloquence is the art of saying as little as possible but making it sound as much as possible.

— Evan Esar

Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly intelligible to the person to whom you speak.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

You have to put up with the risk of being misunderstood if you are going to try to communicate.

— Edie Sedgwick

People confound, misuse, interchange thinking and speaking, not realizing that speaking is for communication and thinking is for action...

— Moshe Feldenkrais

“I believe a lot of the misinterpretation in communication comes from the fact that we in our desire to be understood are missing the…

— John Posch

Clarity of communication is important.

— Lisa Su

“Beware of speaking too much, for it increases mistakes and engenders boredom.”

— Hazrat Ali Ibn Abu-Talib A.S

“Always remember that it is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood: There will always be some who misunderstand…

— Graham Moore

“Good communication has just a little to do with eloquence. It's character that makes it more successful. Harsh words nicely articulated are sharp enough…

— Israelmore Ayivor

Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing…

— David Hume

“I have learned to avoid this. The goal is to communicate, not to impress readers with your vocabulary.”

— Michael Hyatt

“Eloquent speakers, communication experts, seasoned actors, and musicians all understand the transforming power of the pause. They know all too well that strategic silence…

— Susan C. Young