Subject: Communication » Speech (Page 15)

A politician is a man who approaches every question with an open mouth.

(1770 – 1827) British statesman, politician & prime minister

A lot of people think kids say the darnedest things, but so would you if you had no education.

(1974 – ) Russian-born American comedian, writer & filmmaker

Things are more like they are now than they have ever been.

(1913 – 2006) 36th U.S. president

He strains his conversation through a cigar.

(1846–1916) American essayist, editor, critic & lecturer

If you can't say anything good about someone, sit right here by me.

(1884 – 1980) author & wit

There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself.

(1937 – ) British playwright & screenwriter

If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.

(1925 – 2013) British prime minister & politician

Your ignorance cramps my conversation.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

Woman: I've made a bet with a friend that I can get you to say at least three words this evening. What do you say to that?

Coolidge’s reply: You lose.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president

I once dated a weather girl, we talked up a storm.

(1966 – ) American stand-up comic

So, where’s the Cannes Film Festival being held this year?

(1980 – ) popular singer

Interesting: A word a man uses to describe a woman who lets him do all the talking.

Once you overcome your fear of public speaking, you’ll never be asked to speak again.

I didn’t say that I didn’t say it, I said that I didn’t say that I said it; I want to make that very clear.

(1907 – 1995) U.S. governor (Michigan)

The bigger the mouth, the better it looks shut.

Why is it that when we talk to God we're said to be praying, but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic?

(1939 – ) comedian, actress, writer & producer

Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours.

(1804 – 1881) British prime minister, politician & author

Calvin Coolidge didn’t say much, and when he did, he didn’t say much.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

If I want your opinion, I’ll give it to you.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist