Subject: Communication » Speech (Page 2)

The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.

(1874 – 1965) English dramatist & novelist

No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut.

(1882 – 1961) politician

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

(1884 – 1962) diplomat & reformer & first lady

Democracy: In which you say what you like and do what you're told.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

Ventriloquist: A man who never speaks for himself.

My English is a mixture between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Archbishop Tutu.

(1906 – 2002) Austrian journalist, filmmaker, screenwriter & producer

Before I speak, I have something important to say.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Status quo, you know, that is Latin for the mess we’re in.

(1911 – 2004) 40th U.S. president & actor

The ‘g’ is silent… the only thing about her that is.

(1959 – ) English writer & columnist

A funeral eulogy is a belated plea for the defense delivered after the evidence is all in.

(1876 – 1944) American author, humorist & columnist

Silence is foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

(1780 – 1832) English cleric, writer & collector

Winston has devoted the best years of his life to preparing his impromptu speeches.

(1872 – 1930) British statesman, politician & lawyer

Oratory: The art of making deep noises from the chest sound like important messages from the brain.

Why in a country of free speech, are there phone bills?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

The only time I talk on the golf course is to my caddie. And then only to complain when he gives me the wrong club.

Spanish professional golfer

I used to go to the driving range to practice driving without slicing; now I go to the driving range to practice slicing without swearing.

(1941 – ) poet, author, editor & anthologist

Blessed is he who talks in circles, for he shall become a big wheel.

(1902 – 1963) Danish actor

All Englishmen talk as if they’ve got a bushel of plums stuck in their throats, and then after swallowing them get constipated from the pips.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer

I don’t talk during sex ‘cause it’s embarrassing and it might wake her up.

stand-up comedian & writer

Her tongue is so long she could lick a skillet from the front porch.

If that kid don't stop talkin' so much he'll get his tongue sunburned.

cartoon character (Mel Blanc)