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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 mother was the dearest, sweetest angel. She didn't talk; she sang. She was a tower of strength.

Quotes by Jayne Meadows

Certainly I'm always willing to talk to anyone who's interested in talking to me!

Quotes by Jay R. Ferguson

'Fifty Shades' opened the door and made it easier to write about any issue that's controversial. It has helped other authors talk honestly.

Quotes by Jay Asher

Novels are a safe way to talk about things.

Quotes by Jay Asher

When I saw 'Talk to Her' for the first time, I was crying out loud because I couldn't imagine that I was doing that film.

Quotes by Javier Camara

I talk to my parents more than anybody in my family.

Quotes by Jason Earles

I try to treat my orientation the same way I would if I was straight, which is to talk about it when it's relevant.

Quotes by Jared Polis

Senators, representatives too often, we hear from our base, don't talk to the other side, don't with work with them.

Quotes by Jared Polis

I like to talk about my life.

Quotes by Jarvis Landry

I'm not much of a talker. When I do talk, it takes a lot for it to come out.

Quotes by Jarvis Landry

People talk in ungrammatical, unwriterly ways.

Quotes by Janet Malcolm

I have very girly hands and I use them a lot when I talk in a way that I think is very feminine.

Quotes by Janet McTeer

When we talk to God, we're praying. When God talks to us, we're schizophrenic.

Quotes by Jane Wagner

Tennis lets you talk while you're playing.

Quotes by Jane Kaczmarek

We did talk about cheese on our first date.

Quotes by Jane Kaczmarek

If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.

Jane Austen

If you talk to any pitcher, consistency is the most important thing.

Quotes by Jamie Moyer

I was raised not to talk about money. It was considered impolite.

Quotes by Jamie Johnson

If other people are going to talk, conversation becomes impossible.

Quotes by James Whistler

I always feel like I'm not very impressive in interviews when I talk about what I watch on television.

Quotes by James Roday

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.