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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.

I'd rather you didn't talk, but it's up to you.

Quotes by Graham Kennedy

When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.

Quotes by Gracie Allen

I can't talk to a man who bears an undeserved animosity towards ferrets.

Quotes by Graham Chapman

Nobody thinks in terms of human beings. Governments don't, why should we? They talk about people and the proletariat; I talk about the suckers and the mugs. It's the same thing.

Quotes by Graham Greene

I've been singing since I could talk. I started playing the piano when I was about 5 or 6. I picked up the guitar on my 20th birthday.

Quotes by Grace Potter

It's vulgar, coming from where I do, to talk about money.

Quotes by Gordon Ramsay

You talk about German technocracy and you get automobiles.

Quotes by Gordon Sinclair

You talk about Japanese technocracy and you get radios.

Quotes by Gordon Sinclair

We cannot talk about trade without talking about China.

Quotes by Gordon Sondland

People talk about footballers and they get a bad press when not all of them deserve it.

Quotes by Gordon Strachan

I'm more of a player that listens and focuses on myself in the dressing room; I don't talk much before the matches.

Quotes by Gonzalo Higuain

I started out life as a writer, and writers write in part because they don't want to talk.

Quotes by Gloria Steinem

I tried to stay with things until I thought they were on their feet and they learned to walk and talk.

Quotes by Glen A. Larson

James Cameron has always been one of my favorite filmmakers. The first 'Terminator' is such a phenomenal film. It's not just that, though - he's also a very interesting person, James Cameron. It's fascinating to talk to him about science...

Quotes by Giovanni Ribisi

As you grow, you learn and talk about different things.

Quotes by Ginuwine

People talk about Social Security. There is no parallel between Rhode Island's pension and Social Security.

Quotes by Gina Raimondo

Dan Harmon has this idea that characters on TV are allowed to talk about their favorite movies and TV shows and songs.

Quotes by Gillian Jacobs

It's hard to talk about love because most of the time, we have no idea what we're talking about.

Quotes by Gina Barreca

I can't talk about Christianity if I don't know it. You can't talk about Muslims or Islam if you don't know it.

Quotes by Ghostface Killah

When somebody used to compliment me, I'd spend 10 minutes trying to talk them out of it.

Quotes by Gerry Cooney

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.