Responsible Speech Quotes

For words are magical formulae. They leave finger marks be hind on the brain, which in the twinkling of an eye become the footprints of history. One ought to watch one' s every word.

Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.

It's a wise person who knows the difference between free speech and cheap talk.

Conservatives should defend free speech - but we must not amplify it when it's blatantly grotesque.

In times like the present, men should utter nothing for which they would not willingly be responsible through time and eternity.

It's important to raise your voice in things you feel passionate about and things that you know about. Don't raise your voice just to raise your voice if you have nothing behind it and don't know what you're talking about.

Every person has got the right to speak in public so long as it is their own point of view and it does not reflect badly on their employers, the game or other personalities in the game.

I've learned that my word carries weight, and that's something I have to always have to keep in mind.

When you have a platform and people listen, it's very important what you chose to say.

If you wouldn't write it and sign it, don't say it.

I speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political opportunism. I speak as simply as possible because the issue is too great to be obscured by eloquence. I speak simply and briefly in the hope that my words will be taken to heart.

We should ask ourselves three questions before we speak: Is it true? Is it kind? Does it glorify Christ?

Speak only the speech that neither torments self nor does harm to others. That speech is truly well spoken.

If you're lucky enough to have a position where people listen to you, you should say stuff you believe in - but not if you're Jenny McCarthy. Then you should shut up. But if you're right, like Amy Poehler, then speak up.

I would rather the man who presents something for my consideration subject me to a zephyr of truth and a gentle breeze of responsibility rather than blow me down with a curtain of hot wind.

I've always been careful to make it clear that my endorsement of Trump is mine only.

I don't say any word that I don't approve.

And I think when you're an elected official, rightly so, you should watch what you say.

I have come to feel strongly that the greatest service I can still render to my fellow men would be that I could make the speakers and writers among them thoroughly ashamed ever again to employ the term "social justice.

The Well taught us how to create a civilized space for debate, speak in our own voices, use our real names, mediate flame wars, and boot trolls. Brand's mantra was, 'You own your own words,' meaning you have the right to say your piece but must also take responsibility for what you say.

I don't comment on everything; I don't comment on things I don't know enough about. I feel people should talk about something only if they feel strongly about them.