“A man has a property in his opinions and the free communication of them.”
Saying what you mean is harder than it sounds. These quotes explore language, listening, honesty, and the art of making yourself understood — whether you are giving a speech, writing an email, or just trying to have a real conversation.
“To succeed, you will soon learn, as I did, the importance of a solid foundation in the basics of education - literacy, both verbal and numerical, and communication skills.”
“A man has a property in his opinions and the free communication of them.”
“Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation.”
“Email, instant messaging, and cell phones give us fabulous communication ability, but because we live and work in our own little worlds, that communication is totally disorganized.”
“Pure truth cannot be assimilated by the crowd it must be communicated by contagion.”
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
“Measured in time of transport and communication, the whole round globe is now smaller than a small European country was a hundred years ago.”
“The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.”
“A powerful idea communicates some of its strength to him who challenges it.”
“Communication is so key.”
“By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth.”
“The major advances in speed of communication and ability to interact took place more than a century ago. The shift from sailing ships to telegraph was far more radical than that from telephone to email!”
“Writing has nothing to do with communication between person and person, only with communication between different parts of a person's mind.”
“Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.”
“Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break.”
“Our most tragic error may have been our inability to establish a rapport and a confidence with the press and television with the communication media. I don't think the press has understood me.”