Quotes about Tone

I think that people are tired. They're tired of the same old kind of politics. People want a new tone to politics.

The 'popular Paul' has all too often been addressing sixteenth-century questions in a nineteenth-century tone of voice

I immediately regretted that last point because I have discovered that in discussions it never helps to take a morally superior tone to one's opponent.

An argument in apologetics, when actually used in dialogue, is an extension of the arguer. The arguer's tone, sincerity, care, concern, listening, and respect matter as much as his or her logic - probably more. The world was won for Christ not by arguments but by sanctity: "What you are speaks so loud, I can hardly hear what you say.

how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you.

Attitude and the spirit in which we communicate are as important as the words we say.

Theology is about God and should reflect a doxological tone that glorifies him.

Remember that how you say something is as important as what you say.

I tell you what, Mr. Fledgeby,' said Lammle, advancing on him. 'Since you presume to contradict me, I'll assert myself a little. Give me your nose!' Fledgeby covered it with his hand instead, and said, retreating, 'I beg you won't!' ... 'Say no more, say no more!' Mr. Lammle repeated in a magnificent tone. 'Give me your'--Fledgeby started-- 'hand.

It's been suggested that successful communication consists of 7 percent content, 38 percent tone of voice, and 55 percent nonverbal communication. We're usually aware of the content of what we're saying, but not nearly as aware of our tone of voice.

When I read the statements of Christ, there seems to be this urgency and intensity. I guess that's what I get out of it when I read the tone of the Scriptures, which is very different from the tone of our culture.

Tone can be as important as text.