Subject: Communication » Speech (Page 18)

It’s time for the human race to enter the solar system.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

Election: When the air is full of speeches and vice versa

Let’s bring it up to date with some snappy nineteenth century dialogue.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

When you win, say nothing; when you lose, say less.

professional football coach

It's what you do that counts and not what you say; therefore I fired my press agent.

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

The German asparagus are fabulous.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Why's God always got such wacky shit to say?… when's the last time you heard somebody say, 'God told me to get a muffin and a cup of tea and cool out, man.'

American comedian & actor

Graduation speeches were invented largely in the belief that college students should never be released into the world until they have been properly sedated.

(1948 – ) American cartoonist (Doonesbury)

The first coherent line ever spoken was: ‘I have no idea what you're talking about.’

(1962 – ) English stand-up comedian & actor

Gossip: Anything that goes in one ear and over the back fence.

Never characterize the importance of a statement in advance.

The wind doesn't bother me… I'm in the U.S. Senate.

(1923 – ) U.S. senator (Kansas) & presidential candidate

Generally speaking, my wife is generally speaking.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian

It isn’t pollution that’s harming the environment; it’s the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

Too often, people who want to offer sound advice give more sound than advice!

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

It isn't what they say about you, it's what they whisper.

(1909 – 1959) Australian-born American actor

I have often repented speaking, but never of holding my tongue.

(396 – 314 BC) Greek philosopher & mathematician

Gossip: Hearing something you like about someone you don’t.

(1907 – 1987) journalist & columnist

People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done.

(1923 – ) American quote & quip writer

Never get into an argument with a schizophrenic person and say, "Who do you think you are?"

(1956 – 1996) American comedian, actor & television host

I’ve got seven kids, the three words you hear most around my house are: Hello, goodbye, and I’m pregnant.

(1917 – 1995) singer, actor & comedian