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Harshness Quotes

Blunt words, tough tones, and hard realities

These quotes look at harshness from several angles, including sarcasm as coping and blunt political rhetoric. The theme connects with our reality quotes collection.

Along the way, I've had different advice from different music producers. I've been told to tone it down, that the quiet parts of my voice are appealing and there's harshness to the loud part of my voice.

Quotes by Patty Griffin

Sarcasm helps me overcome the harshness of the reality we live, eases the pain of scars and makes people smile.

Quotes by Mahmoud Darwish

Every one must understand that, whatever be the evil of slavery, it is not increased by its diffusion. Every one familiar with it knows that it is in proportion to its sparseness that it becomes less objectionable. Wherever there is...

Quotes by Jefferson Davis

The harshness and choice of words can cut deeply. Republicans need to show compassion and to be reasonable when talking to any ethnic group.

Quotes by Henry Bonilla

Emotion Quotes

I was affected by the harshness of government, the reality of 16-hour days, and the pressures of modern communications.

Quotes by David Blunkett

'Meek's Cutoff' by Kelly Reichardt - it's beautifully shot. It's a complex story. The filmmaker gave a very patient and feminine touch to a story that takes place during a period of history that's very masculine, without losing any of...

Quotes by Chloe Zhao

Americans, it seems to me, tend to protect their children from the harshness of life, in their interest.

Quotes by Chinua Achebe

His very chains helped to deceive him about the harshness of his service.

Quotes by Bruno Bauer

The worst time was 1983. Love and life and everything went wrong. I reached absolute rock bottom. I saw the Minotaur at the bottom of the abyss. I learnt of the harshness of the world and its impartiality to human...

Quotes by Ben Okri

Frequently Asked Questions

What tones does this harshness quotes collection cover?
It covers sarcasm as a coping tool, blunt political rhetoric, and candid comments about vocal tone in music.
Is there a historical quote included in this collection?
Yes, a 19th-century quote is included as a sober historical record of a pro-diffusion argument about slavery; it is presented purely as historical fact and is not endorsed.
Do any quotes link harshness to political speech?
Yes, one quote calls for compassion and reasonableness in political language, cautioning against needless harshness.
Is harshness discussed in a musical context here?
Yes, one speaker recalls producers advising them to soften a naturally harsh vocal tone.
Where can I read more quotes about emotional tone?
Visit our emotion quotes page for related reflections.

One 19th-century quote is a historical record of a pro-diffusion argument about slavery; it is presented here strictly as historical fact, not endorsed. See also our pain quotes page.