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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.

Ancelotti is a great coach, and we talk often.

Quotes by James Rodriguez

I questioned her further, and eventually got to talk to her doctor. And her doctor sort of shook his head and he said, 'I have examined her for throat cancer at least 15 times in the past few years.

Quotes by James Randi

Look, every guy is nervous when they talk to girls, but I find that little bit of nervousness to be kind of fun.

Quotes by James Maslow

I thought we would have at most an audience of 5,000 devotees because I made the decision to stick to craft, not to gossip, not to be interested in any of the juicy stuff that they talk about on other...

Quotes by James Lipton

The kind of corruption the media talk about, the kind the Supreme Court was concerned about, involves the putative sale of votes in exchange for campaign contributions.

Quotes by James L. Buckley

I have a dread of sounding pretentious and try not to talk too much about what I do.

Quotes by James Herbert

The word 'code' turns out to be a really important word for my book, 'The Information.' The genetic code is just one example. We talk now about coders, coding. Computer guys are coders. The stuff they write is code.

Quotes by James Gleick

When I did 'Babe' I wanted to talk about animal rights without going through some convoluted justifications about using animal products.

Quotes by James Cromwell

What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death?

Quotes by James Cameron

In this job, I've found the less I talk, the better.

Quotes by James Clapper

Romance and girls I don't talk about anymore: it's off limits. I just want to keep it private.

Quotes by James Arthur

I don't understand this whole Twitter, Facebook stuff. I don't get it. Make a phone call. Talk to somebody.

Quotes by James Avery

There is a lot of talk about how Twenty20 has changed batting techniques in Test cricket. But it has also had an impact on bowling.

Quotes by James Anderson

I like women who talk smack.

Quotes by Jaleel White

In the alternate universe of conservative talk radio, the killing of Bin Laden coincidentally happened on Barack Obama's watch. He had to be kicked dragging and screaming into authorizing it, and even then he made lots of mistakes.

Quotes by Jackson Katz

I don't talk much to offensive linemen in general.

Quotes by Jack Youngblood

Five years ago, people were crying and feeling the Japanese were about to take over the Earth. I don't hear that kind of talk anymore.

Quotes by Jack Kilby

Commercials on television are similar to sex and taxes; the more talk there is about them, the less likely they are to be curbed.

Quotes by Jack Gould

Give a talk to children and tell them dinosaurs didn't drag their tails, and you get arguments.

Quotes by Jack Horner

Seriously, you can't talk socialism in America without going to the OG, Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Quotes by Jaboukie Young-White

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.