“When we speak freely, let us speak plainly, for plain speech is wholesome; especially, plain speech about public affairs and public men.” MenSpeakSpeechAffairPublic Affairs Author:Albert J. Nock
“Don't have conversations taking place in empty space. Weave in background details of where the action (dialogue is a form of "action") is taking place. Don't have invisible people talking, either. Let the reader see them as they speak - their facial expressions and gestures. And by all means "cue" the speeches to the speakers.” PeopleWritingMeanActionFormSpeakSpaceTalkingExpressionReaderConversationSpeechEmptyDetailsInvisibleBackgroundsDialogueGesturesSpeakersEmpty SpaceFacialPeople TalkingFacial Expression Book:Writing for children and teen-agers Source: Writing for children and teen-agers
“Refraining from false speech: speech from the heart. Undertake for one week not to gossip (positively or negatively) or speak about anyone you know who is not present with you (any third party).” KnowsHeartSpeakPartyWeekSpeechThirdsGossipPositivelyThird Parties Book:Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation Source: Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation
“My point is there's a hidden Scotland in anyone who speaks the Northern Ireland speech. It's a terrific complicating factor, not just in Northern Ireland, but Ireland generally.” SpeakSpeechFactorsIrelandScotlandTerrificNorthern Ireland Author:Seamus Heaney