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Talk Quotes

On conversation, honesty, and what goes unsaid.

These quotes range from a simple family ritual of talking through the week's proudest moments to a sharper point about how rhetoric on freedom and equal opportunity can expose real contradictions in a society. Browse About quotes for related reflections.

My most useful acting tip came from my pal John Wayne. Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.

Quotes by Michael Caine

My interest in foreign policy is above the average voter's interest. That doesn't mean we shouldn't talk about it.

Quotes by Michael Baumgartner

I don't really talk about myself. I always talk about what could make the team better.

Quotes by Metta World Peace

Don't make excuses and Don't talk about it. Do it.

Quotes by Melvyn Douglas

Don't like small talk, love rainy days.

Quotes by Melissa Gilbert

As a lifelong romance reader, it's always satisfying to get to talk to other romance readers!

Quotes by Melissa Marr

We talk a lot in our home together about where we're going, what I'm doing.

Quotes by Melinda Gates

I don't smile or talk before 10 A.M. unless it's scripted.

Quotes by Melanie Scrofano

Our position is that we can sit down and talk to try to solve our problems through dialogue.

Quotes by Meles Zenawi

And then, when I started to school, I found out I couldn't talk.

Quotes by Mel Tillis

I don't talk about politics. Not getting involved in politics at all.

Quotes by Meat Loaf

Any kind of loss helps when you talk about it.

Quotes by Mayte Garcia

Part of what's great about America, and Canada as well, is that we can talk about our political leaders in public.

Quotes by Maz Jobrani

Don't talk to me about civility when you're separating families at the border.

Quotes by Mazie Hirono

Most people have to talk so they won't hear.

Quotes by May Sarton

I talk about economic freedom. I talk about capitalism without fearing the word.

Quotes by Maxime Bernier

I get very irate with actors when they talk about how distressing it all is. I mean, it's only acting. Please.

Quotes by Maxine Peake

Every single pitcher is making changes every single start. You can talk to any pitcher about this.

Quotes by Max Scherzer

Compassion in evangelical churches is out of balance. When I talk about it, I get a lot of glazed expressions.

Quotes by Max Lucado

I have an awesome team. We all talk about what projects are the best for me to work on for my career and which ones to pass on.

Quotes by Max Charles

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about celebrating pride within a family or group?
Yes — one describes a simple, positive ritual: "We go around and talk about what are each of the kids most proud of from the previous week." It's a small practice built entirely around encouragement.
Do these quotes talk about the gap between ideals and reality?
One does, pointedly: "When we talk of freedom and opportunity for all nations, the mocking paradoxes in our own society become so clear they can no longer be ignored." For more thoughtful reflections like this, see our About quotes.
Is there a quote about avoiding a difficult topic?
Yes — one speaker alludes to a frightening experience without dwelling on it: "I have had bullets flying at concerts, but I don't want to talk about that." It shows that not every hard experience needs to be discussed in detail.
How is talking connected to basic life skills in these quotes?
One quote lists it alongside other fundamentals: "Every game has to teach you how to walk, run, talk, use." It treats talking as one of several basic abilities that shape how we function day to day. For more foundational reflections, browse our Know quotes.
Where can I find more quotes on everyday communication?
Our Just and Always collections both touch on the small, everyday moments that make up how we talk to and understand one another.

Others touch on subjects some performers would rather not revisit publicly, and on how learning to talk is bound up with learning to walk and play. See Know and Just quotes for more.