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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.

French is a language that makes those who speak it both calm and dynamic.

Quotes by Bernard Pivot

I think I got the ability to speak the truth, and that gets in peoples' heads.

Quotes by Bernard Hopkins

I used to cold call labels and pretend I was one of their artist's attorneys. I'd say, 'This is Jay-Z's attorney, we need to speak with Craig Kallman,' you know, owner of Atlantic, and they'd say, 'Right away,' and then...

Quotes by Benny Blanco

A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords. There are two distinct styles requisite: I intend, in the course of my career, if I have time, to give...

Quotes by Benjamin Disraeli

He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees.

Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

I am certain that I speak on behalf of my entire nation when I say: September 11th we are all Americans - in grief, as in defiance.

Quotes by Benjamin Netanyahu

Language most shows a man, speak that I may see thee.

Quotes by Ben Jonson

Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak, and to speak well, are two things.

Quotes by Ben Jonson

I can safely speak for Melissa when I say both of our plans when we moved to L.A. was probably very similar, which was, 'If I can make any kind of a living doing something I really enjoy, then, hooray.'

Quotes by Ben Falcone

I would prefer to just continue to speak about truth and to speak about what makes sense.

Quotes by Ben Carson

You shouldn't have to be a chair at a think tank to speak your mind.

Quotes by Ben Domenech

I speak plainly, I don't beat around the bush, and I'm just genuine.

Quotes by Ben Askren

My grandparents don't really listen to pop music, and they only speak Spanish and only listen to Spanish music.

Quotes by Becky G

I want to be open to the kids who only speak Spanish, the kids who speak only Spanglish, and the kids who don't even speak Spanish at all.

Quotes by Becky G

I was doing one of my first plays at the Royal Court, and Matt LeBlanc came to see the play. He came backstage afterwards, and I couldn't speak. I kept trying to, but no words came out. I just kept...

Quotes by Bel Powley

As adults, we have a legal and moral obligation to stand up and speak out for children who are being abused - they cannot speak for themselves.

Quotes by Beau Biden

The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.

Quotes by Baruch Spinoza

My work should speak, not being spotted on Page 3.

Quotes by Barun Sobti

Any time you speak to people about their posture, you learn about their most recent investment activity. When someone just bought stocks, they tend to be bullish; someone who just sold is bearish.

Quotes by Barry Ritholtz

Today, when you're marketing a brand, you can't try to appeal to everybody. You should speak to a group of people and create them as loyalists.

Quotes by Barry Sternlicht

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.