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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 don't want to talk about genies in bottles anymore.

Quotes by Christina Aguilera

I don't like trainers, because we distract each other. We talk too much, and I get too friendly. I prefer classes instead. I love Physique 57.

Quotes by Chrissy Teigen

When you're fundraising for a venture fund, you're supposed to not talk.

Quotes by Chris Sacca

I talk to myself, especially in the car.

Quotes by Chris Pine

I get asked to do stupid things like panel shows and talk shows and things.

Quotes by Chris Lilley

I'm not the kind of guy to talk about angels: I'm a very pragmatic kind of guy.

Quotes by Chris Isaak

When you talk about peace through strength, what you're talking about is the concept of deterrence.

Quotes by Chris Gibson

I like listening to people talk about things that they love. They get to express things they don't normally get to express.

Quotes by Chris Hardwick

In 2004, one of my books, 'Whale Talk,' was chosen as an all-school read in Fowlerville, Michigan, a rural town not far from Detroit. They had done what I thought was a brilliant and innovative thing: decided to teach the...

Quotes by Chris Crutcher

I have no personal agenda in whether or not a library keeps 'Whale Talk' or 'Athletic Shorts' or any of my books shelved.

Quotes by Chris Crutcher

There's going to be a flood of opportunities right now but I don't think I could really talk about them.

Quotes by Chris Daughtry

Everyone's asking if there will be a 'Frozen 2', but at the Studio there's actually been no talk about it!

Quotes by Chris Buck

The people elected us to end the talk and to act decisively.

Quotes by Chris Christie

I would love it if every talk show let me say whatever I pleased.

Quotes by Chris Bell

I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.

Quotes by Chief Joseph

Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand.

Quotes by Chief Joseph

I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.

Quotes by Chief Joseph

I buy some art but I don't like to talk about it.

Quotes by China Chow

China is the largest and most ancient of Asiatic countries, but it is not for us boastfully to talk of her right to a position of 'leadership' among those countries.

Quotes by Chiang Kai-shek

Most people can't talk as fast as I do. I'm not proud of that. That's God-given.

Quotes by Chick Hearn

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.