Subject: Communication » Speech (Page 6)

Those who know the least will always know it the loudest.

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws Speech

Getting talked about is one of the penalties for being pretty, while being above suspicion is about the only compensation for being homely.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Characteristics Communication Speech

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

(c. 620 – 564 BC) Greek slave and author of over 600 fables
Communication Speech

Well, I thought my razor was dull until I heard his speech.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
Communication Speech

Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your mouth is moving.

Communication Education Learning Speech

The trouble with her is that she lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist
Communication Conversation Insults Speech

Life’s disappointments are harder to take when you don’t know any swear words.

(1955 – ) cartoonist (Calvin and Hobbes)
Communication Speech

A speaker who does not strike oil in ten minutes should stop boring.

(1902 – 1994) British-born American trial lawyer & author
Communication Speech

I'm so sick of these men who just talk about themselves… I'm looking for a well-hung mime.

(1964 – ) Canadian stand-up comedian, actress & television host
Body Men Speech

My husband asked me to talk dirty to him during sex; I told him to go f**k himself.


Communication Sex Speech

If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient; it may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.

fictional character from the book series by A. A. Milne
Communication Speech

Before I speak, I have something important to say.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
Communication Speech

Hubert Humphrey talks so fast that listening to him is like trying to read Playboy magazine with your wife turning the pages.

(1909 – 1998) U.S. senator (Arizona)
Communication Insults Speech

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

(1907 – 1987) journalist & columnist
Communication Speech

The German asparagus are fabulous.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
Communication Food/Drink Places Speech

Listening to a speech by Chamberlain is like paying a visit to Woolworth's; everything in its place and nothing above sixpence.

(1897 – 1960) Welsh labor leader & politician
Insults Speech

I would love to speak a foreign language but I can't; so I grew hair under my arms instead.

stand-up comedian
Appearance Body Communication Hair Speech

Among my most prized possessions are words that I have never spoken.


Communication Speech

When all is said and done, more is said than done.

Communication Speech

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

(1962 – ) English stand-up comedian & actor
Communication Intelligence Speech Understanding

I speak with more passion on a full bladder.

(1912 – 1998) British politician
Communication Speech