Subject: Communication » Conversation (Page 2)

Ned, I would love to stay here and talk with you… but I’m not going to.

(1950 – ) American actor & comedian

When a man says he had pleasure with a woman he does not mean conversation.

(1709 – 1784) English author, essayist, critic, editor & lexicographer

Sex is better than talk… talk is what you suffer through so you can get to sex.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.

(1874 – 1965) English dramatist & novelist

If you can't say anything good about someone, sit right here by me.

(1884 – 1980) author & wit

Beware of the conversationalist who adds “in other words;” he is merely starting afresh.

(1890 – 1957) author & journalist

In a restaurant with seats which are close to each other, one will always find the decibel level of the nearest conversation to be inversely proportional to the quality of the thought going into it.

Whenever a husband and wife begin to discuss their marriage they are giving evidence at a coroner's inquest.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument is an exchange of ignorance.

(1887 – 1948) American journalist & humorist

I was at a party a couple of weeks ago, talking to this guy about the Gaza Strip; he thought it was the adhesive side of a maxi pad.

(1961 – ) comedian, writer, radio & television personality & blogger

Your ignorance cramps my conversation.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

Don’t bother discussing sex with small children… they rarely have anything to add.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist

Intelligent conversationalist: One who nods his head in agreement while you’re talking.

The opposite of talking isn't listening; the opposite of talking is waiting.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist

Barber: A brilliant conversationalist who cuts hair for a sideline.

An argument is two people trying to get in the last word first.

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

Loquacity: A disorder which renders the sufferer unable to curb his tongue when you wish to talk.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

The intelligence of any discussion diminishes with the square of the number of participants.

A dialogue is a good monologue spoiled by somebody else talking.

(1921 – 2004) English actor & author

He strains his conversation through a cigar.

(1846–1916) American essayist, editor, critic & lecturer

I don't watch television, I think it destroys the art of talking about oneself.

(1957 – ) English actor, writer, journalist, comedian & film director