Speak Your Mind Quotes
Most people struggle to get out of their comfort zone and speak up for what they really think. So I thought it would be helpful to share a collection of powerful quotes that will help you to find your voice and speak your mind.
Whether you struggle with confidence, speak up for yourself, or just need the motivation to overcome fear and anxiety, these quotes will help you become bolder and stronger in all areas of your life.
Some of these quotes are motivational, while others are insightful. So, whether you’re trying to speak your mind, or just want to read inspirational quotes, we hope you enjoy them.
Why is it Important to Speak Your Mind?
Why is it important to speak your mind?
The world is full of people who speak with their minds. They do so because they know how important it is to stand up for what they think is right.
You probably don’t see this in yourself, but it’s important to speak your mind. If you never do it, you’ll be forced to live a life of unspoken thoughts.
While this may seem scary, speaking your mind is actually a very freeing experience. You get to decide how you feel about something.
If you don’t speak your mind, then others will decide for you. They’ll make assumptions and they’ll use this to judge you.
Speak your mind. It may sound simple, but it can be challenging. However, if you really want to speak your mind without fear, here are a few tips.
- First, identify your fears. Then, write down all the reasons you are afraid to speak up about what you think. Finally, look at the situations where you’ve been afraid to speak up. Once you do this, you’ll see that you aren’t speaking your mind because of a fear of making a mistake, or because you feel awkward, or because you feel that you’re too bland. You’re speaking your mind because you want to help people and you know speaking up is the right thing to do.
- Speaking your mind is essential to having a healthy relationship. People who speak their minds don’t always win arguments. However, most people are happy to talk about the subject, and it can often be a productive conversation regardless of who is right or wrong. In fact, it’s okay for there to be several ‘points of view’ in regard to any one given topic.
- Speak up for yourself and others. When you speak up not just for yourself and on behalf of others, you will find that the conversation will be more enjoyable. You’ll have an easier time talking about the subject and you’ll be able to have an honest and meaningful conversation.
What is Wiser, Speaking or Keeping Quiet?
What is wiser, speaking or keeping quiet?
While some people may prefer to keep their opinions to themselves, I’m not one of them. I believe that every person should be free to speak up and speak out. Speaking your mind is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength.
But wait a minute… it really depends upon the situation at hand, right? Sometimes it’s okay to let the other person be right… especially if the subject being discussed doesn’t hold much value, one way or the other.
But here’s the deal, yes it can be wiser to speak up and speak out. Those are the situations where your voice needs to be heard and considered.
Although not as frequent, keeping quiet for the ‘good of the whole’ may be wiser. Sometimes, it better just to ‘keep the peace’ and move on. This may show more character on your part by doing so. There shall ‘always’be future opportunities where you can make your opinion clearly known.
50 Best Speak Your Mind Quotes & Sayings
I would like to share with you these 50 best ‘cherry-picked’ collections of ‘Speak Your Mind Quotes’ to inspire you in learning how to speak up and express yourself.
Quotes 1 thru 25:
“Have faith in yourself and always speak your mind.”
Beth Elkassih
“Those that tell the story rule society.”
Plato
“If you don’t get it off your chest, you will never learn to breathe!”
Unknown
“Never hush your voice for someone else’s comfort!”
Unknown
“Don’t be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that’s what makes you different from everyone else.” —
Dave Thomas
“I’ve always known what I wanted, but I used to be shy about expressing that in regard to my career. So I’ve become a lioness. If something’s happening that I don’t necessarily feel comfortable about, I will speak my mind. Or if I want to do something, I go for it.”
Tia Mowry
“I’m not an abrasive person. I do speak my mind, but my goal is never to offend. I don’t intentionally want to strike a chord.”
Trevor Noah
“I don’t care about controversies. I am a young woman with an opinion about certain things. I can’t be diplomatic. I am a feminist, and as long as I can be the voice of hundreds of girls out there, I will speak my mind. I don’t care what other people think.”
Sonam Kapoor
“It’s not my fault that people don’t know me. I’m going to speak my mind, no matter what the consequences are.
Randy Moss
“Just remember to always be yourself and don’t be afraid to speak your mind or to dream out loud.”
J.A. Redmerski
“Words; the powerful air that can change the mind, the body and the spirit in the twinkle of an eye! He who doesn’t know words doesn’t know life!
Ernest Agyemang
“Everybody should have their own thing, and if he doesn’t want to be a role model, that should be up to him. In the right situations, I can try to help and be a role model, but I’m still gonna speak my mind, and if that affects the role-model deal, then too bad.”
Toby Keith
“I’m a man. A speak-my-mind, fight-for-what-I-believe, bleed-for-my-country, red-meat-eating man. I don’t bow down to anyone.”
Kendall Ryan
“I don’t make enemies, it’s just I’m not afraid to speak my mind, which can sometimes mean people don’t like what I am saying.”
Alan Sugar
“Don’t front, don’t put something out there that you feel isn’t realistic and doesn’t portray who you are. Just be yourself, be you, and don’t be afraid to speak your mind.”
Chloe Grace Moretz
“Is there anyone nearby you can speak to without words? … I don’t know. I only know that there are those whose minds I can speak with that, when I show them how speak back to my mind as well.”
Tom Larcombe
“Make no mistake- you can change things. Question everything, take nothing for granted; argue with all received ideas, don’t respect what does not deserve respect; speak your mind, don’t censor yourself; use your imagination and express what it tells you to express. These are the weapons of the mind.”
Salman Rushdie
“In order to speak your mind, you need to have a pretty good idea of who you are.”
Halley Bondy
“Don’t hesitate to speak your mind, you have nothing to lose.”
Lawrence Dorfman
“You have to speak your mind, but without being cruel.”
Len Goodman
“Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse.”
Texas Bix Bender
“Always be ready to speak your mind, and a base man will avoid you.”
“Never be afraid to speak your mind, you have one for a reason.”
Sarah Moores
“Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.”
Maggie Kuhn
Quotes 25 thru 50:
“Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter.”
“You can speak your mind But not on my time.”
Billy Joel
“You have every right to speak your mind.”
Dave Thomas
“Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you’re right and you know it, speak your mind. Speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth.”
Mahatma Ghandi
“Don’t be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that’s what makes you different from everyone else.”
Dave Thomas
“When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say.”
Maggie Kuhn
“You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart.”
John Ford
“Just remember to always be yourself and don’t be afraid to speak your mind or to dream out loud.”
J.A. Redmirkski
“I’d turn off the internet for a month and make us actually talk to each other, and be responsible for your opinions and not be able to hide behind the anonymity of the cyber-wall to speak your mind. To actually have to face people and see their reactions and discuss it – actually, discuss it. It won’t happen. Unless the grid goes down.”
John Laraquette
“Have the courage to speak your mind and tell the truth from a position of love rather than anger or fear, being open to accepting the views of others without feeling threatened or defeated, relinquishing the ego’s need to be in control by demonstrating the willingness to do whatever it takes to establish peace.”
Iyania Vanzant
“I don’t recommend that people speak their minds to their bosses or to somebody who’s directly over them. You need to know when to speak your mind and what the penalty will be for doing so. Sometimes it’s worth it, and often it’s not!”
Albert Ellis
“Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the danger of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of “crackpot” than the stigma of conformity.”
Thomas J. Watson
“When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say. Well-aimed slingshots can topple giants.”
Maggie Kuhn
“Don’t front, don’t put something out there that you feel isn’t realistic and doesn’t portray who you are. Just be yourself, be you, and don’t be afraid to speak your mind.”
Chloe Grace Meritz
“I think playing coy is silly. Speak your mind. If a man gets turned off, he’s the wrong man.”
Mila Kunis
“You can go through life and actually speak your mind and do it in an articulate fashion and with a really intelligent point of view.”
David Duchovny
“You want to be free and break new ground, speak your mind, fear no man, have the neighbors acknowledge that you’re a good man; and at the same time you want to be a success, make money, join the country club, get the votes and kick the other man in the teeth and off the ladder.”
Christina Stead
“I was trying to get out of the night clubs and was thinking maybe I’ll go to the colleges now; that’s where you can speak your mind.”
George Carlin
“Speak from your mind and people will hear you with their mind. Speak from your heart and people will hear you with their heart.”
Marianne Williamson
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
Bernard M. Baruch
“Don’t hesitate to speak your mind, you have nothing to lose.”
Lawrence Dorfman
“Wherever you are in the world, you need to be a citizen; you need to speak your mind, speak the truth, be critical when you need to be, and help if necessary.”
Zackie Achmat
“It’s better to speak your mind and tell the truth than to stay quiet and lie to yourself.”
Anonymous
“Be yourself and speak your mind today. though it contradicts all you have said before.”
Elbert Hubbard
“Speak your mind even if your voice shakes!”
Unknown
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In Summary…
Speaking your mind and saying your truth is crucial to living a happy and fulfilling life.
Speaking your truth is a form of self-love. It’s letting yourself be heard. It’s standing up for yourself. It’s being authentic.
So be bold. Be brave. Speak your mind. And know that you’re not alone. You’re part of a collective of people who are ready for a change… who are ready to ‘change the world.’
