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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.

Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.

Quotes by Epictetus

It wasn't so long ago that it was not popular to speak Gaelic in Ireland because the areas that Gaelic is spoken in were much poorer areas.

Quotes by Enya

If one can judge from the letters that I receive, it would seem that there are many thousands of children who would like me to speak or to read to them.

Quotes by Enid Blyton

What I always wanted to do when I was a kid was to speak out and help people which I continue to do afterwards.

Quotes by Emmanuel Jal

I'm French, and no one really knows that unless I tell them. So, I can speak French; that's my secret talent.

Quotes by Emma Mackey

Being a musician doesn't take away your right as a citizen to speak your mind.

Quotes by Emily Robison

I think its important to speak up for the environment because the Earth is not saying something.

Quotes by Emily Deschanel

Man was so created by the Lord as to be able while living in the body to speak with spirits and angels, as in fact was done in the most ancient times; for, being a spirit clothed with a body,...

Quotes by Emanuel Swedenborg

As soon as I could speak, I was singing. Before I could even speak full words, I would make up ones to sing and I have it on tape, too.

Quotes by Elle Varner

The #MeToo campaign is monumental. It is giving a voice to so many too scared to speak out before.

Quotes by Elizabeth Smart

I always felt like I could go to my mom and speak to her about anything. We have a great relationship.

Quotes by Ella Mai

If you are given only one opportunity to speak, be certain your voice is heard.

Quotes by Elizabeth Gilbert

Silences have a climax, when you have got to speak.

Quotes by Elizabeth Bowen

I was the female lead in a romantic comedy. It's a little indie film that we shot in China called 'America Town,' starring Daniel Henney and Bill Paxton. I actually had to speak Chinese in the film. It was funny...

Quotes by Eliza Coupe

I'm self-confident and not afraid to speak my mind.

Quotes by Eliza Dushku

Women need to be able to speak out if they are uncomfortable or something happened in the past that they were not comfortable with.

Quotes by Elisabeth Moss

Public speaking? I speak to myself on the street!

Quotes by Eliot Spitzer

My French is terrible, and my Spanish is even worse. I find Spanish really difficult. They speak so quickly, whereas in German, it's very clear what they're saying. It's easier to repeat.

Quotes by Eliot Sumner

I know that I have the right freely to speak and publish my sentiments, subject only to the laws of the land for the abuse of that right.

Quotes by Elijah Parish Lovejoy

I'm a bit of a melting pot, I try to speak British, but there's some European lilt - a not-so-conventional one because I'm Belgian, from the Flemish part. Dutch was my mother language, and I learned English, and I speak...

Quotes by Eline Powell

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.