Speech Quotes - page 12

The riot isn't seen in the movie, but it is alluded to. He has this one speech that gives a great sense of texture and paints a picture of what was happening in Harlem then. (Debbie Allen)
Lately I've been believing that music predates speech. View quote
Debbie Harry
In Iran, there is no freedom of the press, no freedom of speech, no independent judiciary, no free elections. There is no freedom of religion - not even for Shiites, who are forced by Iran's theocracy to adhere to one narrow set of official rules. View quote
Elliott Abrams
Some people still believe you should just fall in line with what's going on - and that's scary. It makes a mockery of freedom of speech. View quote
Emily Robison
It's good that the first half of the speech emphasized freedom, because George W. Bush has been the global champion for freedom. As he said, if we don't fight tyranny it will not leave us alone in peace. View quote
Ernest Istook
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion all have a double aspect - freedom of thought and freedom of action. View quote
Frank Murphy
Today it is becoming harder to speak out, with the inception of the Patriot Act, the president has legislated free speech to be a crime. View quote
Frank Serpico
I joined the Labour party because I believed in equality, in freedom of speech and in tolerance, compassion and understanding for people, irrespective of their background and views. In whatever I decide to do in the future I will hold to those principles. View quote
Geoff Hoon
No one ever complains about a speech being too short! View quote
Ira Hayes
I think at some point every actor has practiced their acceptance speech while they're having a shower. It's fun. View quote
Jared Harris
I was always a clown. In the eighth grade I won a city speech contest by doing an Eddie Murphy routine. I'm no good at public speaking, but if I can assume a role and speak as that person, then I'm fine. When I had to give a book report, I always did it in character. (Jason Wiles)
We, as artists, we have the right to express ourselves. That is our first amendment, freedom of speech. But I also believe that we have an obligation to the youth to be somewhat responsible in what we say on records. But I think that comes with age. I think that comes with artists growing up and becoming assured of who they are as people. View quote
Ja Rule
It is really hard to completely re-learn how to express yourself without using words. When you take away speech, you have to re-invent the way you express yourself. You have to exaggerate your body language and your facial expressions. View quote
Jodelle Ferland
The wonders of the Grand Canyon cannot be adequately represented in symbols of speech, nor by speech itself. The resources of the graphic art are taxed beyond their powers in attempting to portray its features. Language and illustration combined must fail. View quote
John Wesley Powell
The US constitution's First Amendment rights only cover Americans, but I believe that in a democracy the competition of ideas and free speech should combat beliefs that it does not agree with - more speech and debate, not censorship. View quote
Joichi Ito
You should protest about the views of people you disagree with over major moral issues, and argue them down, but you should not try to silence them, however repugnant you find them. That is the bitter pill free speech requires us to swallow. View quote
Julian Baggini
I've never made a film using dialogue or speech. View quote
Kenneth Anger
A state that suppresses all freedom of speech, and which by imposing the most terrible punishments, treats each and every attempt at criticism, however morally justified, and every suggestion for improvement as plotting to high treason, is a state that breaks an unwritten law. View quote
Kurt Huber
I made a very concerted decision to go to drama school in the United States. But I did have the opportunity to go to Britain's Central School of Speech and Drama, and my dad and I had a few tense words about that. He wanted me to go to British drama school. View quote
Kate Burton
Anyone who has ever had the feeling of being higher than a kite after giving a public speech is well aware of the effects of attention. View quote
Keith Henson
Any kind of restrictions put on free speech would have worse consequences than bullying. (Lady Starlight)
It is easy to believe in freedom of speech for those with whom we agree. View quote
Leo McKern
We all have the right of freedom of speech under the First Amendment. We all don't have to agree with one another on our opinions. Everyone in my circle, that I run around with, we all feel the same about God, country, integrity and character. View quote
Luke Scott
Everyone gets surprised because neither one of my parents play golf. Like I said in my speech, my aunt and uncle really love golf, and we visited them, and she gave me two clubs. Like people think when they don't know who my dad is, they think he's my coach. View quote
Lydia Ko
Free speech is the cornerstone to every right we have. View quote
Mark Thomas