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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.

All politicians should have 3 hats - one to throw into the ring, one to talk through, and one to pull rabbits out of if elected.

Carl Sandburg

To such idle talk it might further be added: that whenever a certain exclusive occupation is coupled with specific shortcomings, it is likewise almost certainly divorced from certain other shortcomings.

Quotes by Carl Friedrich Gauss

Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.

Quotes by Carl Jung

Like every girl, we don't talk about our surgeries.

Quotes by Candis Cayne

A ton of little girls I talk to, they want to be actresses or singers or models.

Quotes by Cameron Russell

When I gave a talk at TEDx, I thought that if I did a good job, the video might go viral.

Quotes by Cameron Russell

Lately, I've been doing a lot of tuning in and impatiently tuning out. As a longtime fan of talk radio, I don't think this bodes well for the long-term broad appeal of the medium.

Quotes by Camille Paglia

When debts are not paid because they cannot be paid, the best thing to do is not talk about them, and shuffle the cards again.

Quotes by Camilo Jose Cela

I've used songwriting as a tool, I've used it as a way of being able to talk about how I feel.

Quotes by Calum Scott

I don't even like to talk Lions too much just because the way our relationship ended.

Quotes by Calvin Johnson

I just want to fight and not talk too much.

Quotes by Cain Velasquez

People get really scared when women reclaim words, talk about themselves honestly and also make jokes because it's a really unstoppable combination.

Quotes by Caitlin Moran

Applause is the most powerful thing... people talk about the sound of it, but what I hear is glee.

Quotes by C. C. H. Pounder

You can't talk of the dangers of snake poisoning and not mention snakes.

Quotes by C. Everett Koop

I talk a lot. I'm very decisive.

Quotes by Busy Philipps

I don't really talk too much about my personal life, but I'm happy.

Quotes by Bryan Greenberg

I'll talk. You'll listen.

Quotes by Bruce Nauman

I don't like to pay lip service. I don't frankly like to talk about stuff.

Quotes by Bruce Rauner

It's so important to talk to the first responders.

Quotes by Brooke Baldwin

I could talk about Blade Runner forever.

Quotes by Brion James

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.