Speak Quotes - Page 19

I have said to you to speak the truth is a painful thing. To be forced to tell lies is much worse.

Who lacks confidence speaks lies more readily.

The Germans and I no longer speak the same language.

When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say.

Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all.

Speak English!' said the Eaglet. 'I don't know the meaning of half those long words, and I don't believe you do either!

A company in which anyone is afraid to speak up, to differ, to be daring and original, is closing the coffin door on itself.

Memory weaves and traps us at the same time according to a scheme in which we do not participate: we should never speak of our memory, for it is anything but ours; it works on its own terms, it assists us while deceiving us or perhaps deceives up to assist us.

I believe in revelation, but not in revelation which each religion claims to possess, but in the living revelation which surrounds us on every side - mighty, eternal, unceasing, incorruptible, clear, distinct, universal as is the being from whom it proceeds, in that revelation which speaks to us and penetrates us from the moment we are born until we die.

One of the reasons I continue to speak out is that the solutions to the counterterrorism problem involve other parts of the national security community - especially other elements of the Department of Defense, State, FBI, Homeland Security and the staff.

I'd turn off the internet for a month and make us actually talk to each other, and be responsible for your opinions and not be able to hide behind the anonymity of the cyber-wall to speak your mind. To actually have to face people and see their reactions and discuss it - actually discuss it. It won't happen. Unless the grid goes down.

We've seen a great deal of interest from the Occupy movement. It's a diverse movement, not everyone embraces electoral politics, and no one can speak for Occupy.

There are some books that reached through the noise of life to grab you by the collar and speak only of the truest things.

Why must you speak your thoughts? Silence, if fair words stick in your throat, would serve all our ends better.

On popular issues like poverty and slavery, where Christians are likely to be applauded for our social action, we are quick to stand up and speak out. Yet on controversial issues like homosexuality and abortion, where Christians are likely to be criticized for our involvement, we are content to sit down and stay quiet.

I hope God speaks English. If I get up to heaven and have to point at a menu, I'm gonna be pissed.

I'm of the opinion that it's okay to be silent, to not speak if you don't have anything to say.

If we were to boil down Christianity to its core, we'd be left with simply this: relationship with God. The living, loving God of the universe has spoken throughout history, and still speaks today - not just to pastors or priests, but to anyone who will listen. God will speak to you.

But the dance speaks to everyone. Otherwise it wouldn't work.

Facts speak plainer than words

Don't say God is silent when your Bible is closed. Open it and read it. God will speak.

Let the music speak to us of tonight, in a happier language than our own.

I have come to the conclusion that it is better to be silent than to speak.

I got a certain type of respect in the streets, that's why they call me Tha Truth. And I gotta speak the truth. I gotta stand up for what's right. Every great person and true soldier has a great story to tell and this is a part of my story.

In Zen, actions speak louder than words. Doing is more important than knowing, and knowledge which cannot be translated into action is of little worth.