Quotes about Conversation

The best rules to form a young man, are, to talk little, to hear much, to reflect alone upon what has passed in company, to distrust one's own opinions, and value others that deserve it.

The first ingredient in conversation is truth, the next good sense, the third good humor, and the fourth wit.

The only wealth I'm interested in is a wealth of words.

The Puritan Thomas Brooks once wrote, "We know metals by their tinkling, and men by their talking."[113

Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving of friends.

Ask those who love Him with a sincere love, and they will tell you that they find no greater or prompter relief amid the troubles of their life than in loving conversation with their Divine Friend.

You think that the heads of state only have serious conversations, but they actually often begin really with the weather or, 'I really like your tie.'

I have never seen an ass who talked like a human being, but I have met many human beings who talked like asses.

I had a great time being a salesman because of the pitches that I gave when I was selling shoes. However, I don't think I'm as well versed in shoes as I am in comedy. Being a salesman was all about being a people person, and I enjoy being around people. I also love talking to people - which is why I think I did so well.

A simple way to address hidden curriculum issues is to spend time talking with staff and key leaders about their spiritual lives.

I don't like talking to celebrities.

It's such an overused phrase: 'to be part of the conversation.' But it's true. It is nice to be part of the conversation - just be sure they are talking about you in the right way.