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Speak Quotes

The languages, and limits, people speak within.

A couple of these speak quotes are about language and identity specifically, children translating for family members, and a cultural background where the expected native language was never actually spoken at home. The Language collection covers this in more depth.

I still get invitations from all over Europe to speak at dinners, and it's an honour that promoters and charities can use me to create income.

Quotes by Frank Bruno

I came to New York when I was 21, 22. I couldn't speak English. I knew I wanted to go to fashion school.

Quotes by Francisco Costa

We were raised in an Italian-American household, although we didn't speak Italian in the house. We were very proud of being Italian, and had Italian music, ate Italian food.

Quotes by Francis Ford Coppola

I want to see Christian fiction speak to the hard and real issues that tear people's lives apart.

Quotes by Francine Rivers

People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom.

Quotes by Francis Bacon

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.

Quotes by Francis Bacon

Speak of change, and the world is in alarm. And yet where do we not see change?

Quotes by Frances Wright

From one till seven, when we moved to England, I spoke only Portuguese. But I can't speak a word of it now.

Quotes by Francesca Annis

CBS fought very hard on this because it believed and believes that there's a principle at stake here. The principle is that Dan Rather doesn't work for the police, and that people that speak to Dan Rather understand that he's...

Quotes by Floyd Abrams

Do not meet or overtake a patient who is moving about in order to speak to him or to give him any message or letter. You might just as well give him a box on the ear. I have seen...

Quotes by Florence Nightingale

I lived in Holland for one year when I was younger and, although they speak Dutch there, I learned a little bit of English while I was there, but really I learned from movies and TV series like '24' and...

Quotes by Filipe Luis

The gifts given to us by God must not be relinquished to those who speak ill of them and who are moved by envy or ignorance.

Quotes by Filippo Brunelleschi

I can't speak of anything but greatness for Roman Reigns. He's one of the all-time greats.

Quotes by Finn Balor

With regards to the paint, I'm normally quite introverted and shy. I keep myself to myself, and I find that when I hide behind the paint, so to speak, I'm able to let myself go more and move more freely...

Quotes by Finn Balor

I am a big fan of the Gallagher brothers. At Liverpool, they came a few times; they are friends of Steven Gerrard. It was nice to meet them. When I was in Spain, I couldn't speak English, so I couldn't...

Quotes by Fernando Torres

When I see something that's wrong, I just speak and act first and I'll take the consequences later.

Quotes by Felix Dennis

It can be very intense being an actor; it can be quite a small world. Then you speak to your friend who is a scientist and they have a completely different perspective.

Quotes by Felicity Jones

It's not for me or another European to speak about domestic political choices or decisions in the U.S.

Quotes by Federica Mogherini

I can't speak for everyone, but I know that I definitely don't want to be a consistent plastic surgery, cosmetic kind of scenario. I don't like going to the hospital. I don't want to put myself through pain. So I'm...

Quotes by Farrah Abraham

I do not associate with and I do not speak back to negativity.

Quotes by Farrah Abraham

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about children speaking another language?
Yes — a proud one: "My children speak very good Chinese, and they translate for our American friends." It highlights language skill as something to be proud of within a family. For more quotes about language and communication, see Language quotes.
Is there a quote about identity and language not matching expectations?
Yes — a direct one: "I'm a Persian Jew, and we don't speak Hebrew." It's a clear, honest statement correcting an assumption people might make. For more quotes about knowing and understanding people better, browse Know quotes.
Is there a quote using "speak" as a figure of speech?
Yes — one uses the phrase casually: "I just sort of follow my bliss, so to speak, and then I see where that takes me." Here "speak" isn't literal — it's part of a common expression about following your instincts. For more relaxed, conversational quotes like this, check out Like quotes.
Is there a quote about not wanting to hear certain people speak?
Yes — a strong one: "There are evil people, and I don't even want to hear those guys speak." It's a forceful statement about refusing to give a platform to certain voices. For more strongly held opinions like this, see Always quotes.
What's the range of ways "speak" is used across these quotes?
From literal fluency in a language, to correcting assumptions, to a common expression, to refusing to listen — these quotes show how flexible the word "speak" really is.

Others use the word more loosely, one following an instinct rather than a plan, another admitting discomfort even listening to certain harmful views. Continue with Know quotes or Always quotes.