Quotes about Conversation

An interesting insight into the ruthlessness of studio executives: I was having a conversation with Alex Gansa, a creator of 'Homeland,' and I said, 'So you guys must have seen 'Life' and liked me in it, right? That's the most recent thing I've done over here.' And he went, 'No, Damian. You actually nearly didn't get the job because of 'Life.'

I believe it matters how you treat people. I believe in Heaven. I don't believe that this is it, and then we're done. I have a lovely relationship with God, although when I've lost someone or I've seen a sick child, I've had conversations with Him in which I've had to ask, 'How can that be right?'

But in addition to spiritual matters, providing for your family's emotional needs must also remain a priority. One reason to avoid constantly coming home drained and depleted from too many hours of work is so you're not as likely to be touchy, impatient, and irritable around your family. Part of their emotional well-being depends on the pleasantness of your conversation, your ability to give them your full attention, and your quickness to be understanding and forgiving.

Great minds talk about ideas; small minds talk about people

Most women prefer circles of sharing to pyramids and hierarchies. They prefer conversation to construction. They will usually choose nurturance and empathy over competition and climbing. They will normally choose connection over simple performance games.

Let me smile with the wise, and feed with the rich.

I already told you," said Adam. "There is no need to swear." "Sorry, it just fucking slipped out," said Zeb.

I've got nothing against telepathy, said Jane; but the telephone is so much more dependable.

What I miss is what she'd say. What she would have said.

It's always tea-time.

The greatest use of your words is prayer. Talk to God about EVERYTHING, all the time. Maintain a running conversation.

Now she and I sit together in her room and eat chocolate, and I tell her that in a very long time when we both to go heaven, we should try to get chairs next to each other, close to the dessert table.