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Speech Quotes

On the right, and the effort, behind having a voice.

This page pairs quotes on free speech as a genuine issue worth defending with a more personal account of speech therapy and the frustration of struggling to communicate. One line contrasts impassioned speech with small-minded, quarrelsome talk. Continue with Free quotes.

I, schooled in misery, know many purifying rites, and I know where speech is proper and where silence.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Batman had a certain speech pattern that I established because he was always Sherlock Holmes-ian. He was Basil Rathbone. In other words, he was always musing about something.

Quotes by Adam West

Free speech means the right to shout 'theatre' in a crowded fire.

Quotes by Abbie Hoffman

A master of improvised speech and improvised policies.

Quotes by A. J. P. Taylor

Being Quotes

Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous.

Quotes by Zhuangzi

Hate speech is a specie of terrorism.

Quotes by Yemi Osinbajo

Not being able to read and write music is not the same as being illiterate in speech and writing.

Quotes by Yanni

Eloquent speech is not from lip to ear, but rather from heart to heart.

Quotes by William Jennings Bryan

Free speech is not a bogus issue. It is an issue.

Quotes by Wayne Rogers

Free Quotes

Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.

Quotes by Warren E. Burger

The habit of common and continuous speech is a symptom of mental deficiency. It proceeds from not knowing what is going on in other people's minds.

Quotes by Walter Bagehot

I couldn't speak well. I went to speech therapy for 10 years. And I was sort of frustrated in that sense.

Quotes by Walter Dean Myers

Freedom of expression and freedom of speech aren't really important unless they're heard. The freedom of hearing is as important as the freedom of speaking.

Quotes by Tom Smothers

Products are a form of speech, and free speech must be fiercely protected, even if we disagree with some of the voices.

Quotes by Tobias Lutke

Freedom Quotes

I had worked so hard for so long that I developed a speech impediment. It happens when I get tired.

Quotes by Tobe Hooper

Speech is civilization itself.

Thomas Mann

I was on the speech team, we called it forensics.

Quotes by Thomas Lennon

Understanding is nothing else than conception caused by speech.

Quotes by Thomas Hobbes

And so Adam, in that his speech to Eve, uttered his faith in the promise made to her of her seed, and so in that respect Adam himself came in under her covenant.

Quotes by Thomas Goodwin

Hate Quotes

Music is well said to be the speech of angels.

Quotes by Thomas Carlyle

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Speech quotes collection cover?
It includes strong statements defending free expression as a real and pressing issue, reflections on the difference between impassioned and petty speech, and a personal account of years spent working through a speech impediment.
Why do people search for speech quotes?
People look for these when discussing free expression, public debate, or personal experiences with speaking clearly, whether in a political, academic, or everyday context.
Is there a quote here about the link between free speech and listening?
Yes, one entry argues that the right to speak openly comes bundled with an obligation to actually hear other viewpoints out. It's a useful line for discussions on healthy debate paired with Freedom themes.
What does the quote about speech therapy describe?
It's a candid personal account of years spent working to overcome a speech difficulty, admitting real frustration along the way. It resonates with anyone who has worked hard to overcome a speaking difficulty.
How can I use these speech quotes?
They work well in essays on Free expression, classroom debates, or personal posts about finding your voice, and a few also suit discussions distinguishing legitimate speech from Hate-driven rhetoric.

Together they treat speech as both a right and a skill built over time. See also Freedom quotes and Being quotes.