words Quotes

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

I've always appreciated a turn of phrase.

Sometimes I'll jot a clever turn of phrase down. Sometimes I'll just remember it.

Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.

The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - 'tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.

I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way.

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.

He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it.