...Quotes on Words

"Our words should be purrs instead of hisses." - Kathrine Palmer Peterson

"Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary."- Kahlil Gibran 

"The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment."- Dorothy Nevill 

"The six most important words: I admit I made a mistake The five most important words: You did a good job The four most important words: What is your opinion? The three most important words: If you please The two most important words: Thank you The one least important word: I."- Anonymous 

"So difficult it is to show the various meanings and imperfections of words when we have nothing else but words to do it with."- John Locke 

"The teachings of elegant sayings should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, Any price will be paid."- Siddha Nagarjuna 

"To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it's about, but the music the words make."- Truman Capote

"Words are the model, words are the tools, words are the boards, words are the nails."- Richard Rhodes

Have a great week!