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Tone Quotes

How something is said, not just what is said.

One line notices how a quietly spoken reply can carry more malice than a shout ever could, while another warns that the higher someone's moral tone climbs, the more suspicious it sounds. See Down quotes for related mood shifts.

The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply.

Quotes by Truman Capote

Tone has the living soul.

Quotes by Shinichi Suzuki

The whole tone now of TV is under 35 and directed toward males.

Quotes by Sharon Gless

Tone is everything in TV.

Quotes by Ryan Murphy

Am Quotes

A lot of TV and film commits to one tone.

Quotes by Reed Morano

My voice sucks. I don't like the tone.

Quotes by Ray LaMontagne

I am tone deaf.

Quotes by Rachelle Lefevre

Commercials used to have such a serious tone to them or a really corny tone.

Quotes by Paula Pell

The higher the moral tone, the more suspect the speaker.

Quotes by Mason Cooley

Deaf Quotes

Instagram is not a place for tone or irony.

Quotes by Mary H.K. Choi

Tone on jazz guitars is a real tough issue.

Quotes by Mark White

Tone is up for grabs in what we do - what's the tone of the scene.

Quotes by James L. Brooks

Leadership means setting a moral tone.

Quotes by J. B. Pritzker

I want to be one tone, and I want to glow.

Quotes by Hennessy Carolina

Down Quotes

My biggest issue is hyperpigmentation and evening out my skin tone.

Quotes by Hannah Bronfman

Tone is everything.

Quotes by Darryl Pinckney

During the playoffs, I tone down the Internet usage.

Quotes by Blake Griffin

Frequently Asked Questions

Why group such different lines under the single word tone?
Each one treats tone as carrying meaning beyond the actual words, whether that's a quiet voice sharpening malice or a moral tone that ends up sounding suspicious rather than trustworthy.
What does the quote about a quiet tone and malice mean?
It suggests that a hushed, controlled way of speaking can make cruelty land harder than shouting would, because the calm delivery itself becomes part of the message.
Why does higher moral tone raise suspicion in one quote?
The speaker argues that the more a person's tone leans toward moral superiority, the more likely listeners are to doubt their sincerity rather than be convinced by it.
Is there a quote specifically about social media tone?
Yes, one line argues Instagram simply isn't built for tone or irony to come through the way a speaker intends, unlike face-to-face conversation.
What's next if I liked this page's quieter observations?
See Down quotes for related mood shifts, or Evening quotes for a quieter, reflective tone.

A more modern observation argues that Instagram simply isn't built for tone or irony to land the way they're intended. Continue with Evening quotes or Am quotes.