150 Courageous Speak Your Mind Quotes (2023)

1. 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

2. “In your hands will be placed the exact results of your thoughts; you will receive that which you earn, no more, no less. Whatever your present environment may be, you will fail, remain, or rise with your thoughts, your wisdom, desire, as great as your dominant aspiration.” — James Allen

3. “Never put yourself in controversy. Be transparent and speak your mind. Be clear on your point of view, stand by it and be counted at any cost.” — Anil Sinha

4. 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

5. “You have to speak your mind, but without being cruel.” — Len Goodman

6. Modeling is a lonely business ... You don't speak. You don't really portray anything but an image ... the business is so superfluous about dealing with the outside, it messes with your mind. - Author: Kim Alexis

7. If you speak your mind and if it is true what you’re saying, then I think the integrity of what you’re saying carries through. ~Bill Cosby

8. I don't mind being distracted. I don't want to sit there in utter silence and type. If the phone rings, I usually answer it, speak for a few minutes and return to writing, or go for a walk in and out of the rooms. I don't mind a break. - Author: Ruth Rendell

9. “If you speak your mind and if it is true what you’re saying, then I think the integrity of what you’re saying carries through.” — Bill Cosby

10. “Don’t hesitate to speak your mind, you have nothing to lose.” — Lawrence Dorfman

11. “Scared of what people will think if you speak up?

12. “We all lean into messages that speak to us rather than above us or at us.”

13. It’s better to speak your mind and tell the truth than to stay quiet and lie to yourself. ~Anonymous

14. Cut out negativity, speak your mind, and don’t settle for anything less than you deserve.

15. “Sometimes people are shocked by what I do, but I'm not trying to be liked, I speak my mind and I don't care what people think. I truly do not compromise on who I am.”

16. “Capriciousness is the preserve of the old. So marvelous to be able to let random thoughts pour from the mind to the tongue without pause or retribution.”

17. The audience changes every night. You’re the same person. You have to speak your mind and do the stuff that you think is funny and makes you laugh. ~Joe Rogan

18. “When you give yourself permission to communicate what matters to you in every situation you will have peace despite rejection or disapproval. Putting a voice to your soul helps you to let go of the negative energy of fear and regret.”

19. “Being unpopular and being okay with it, will set your free. It will teach you that you can speak your mind, and not care what others think. ” – Codie Sanchez

20. “It’s not the situation that’s causing your stress, it’s your thoughts, and you can change that right here and now. You can choose to be peaceful right here and now. Peace is a choice, and it has nothing to do with what other people do or think.” — Gerald G. Jampolsky, MD

21. “Your voice is the most potent magic in existence.”

22. Don’t hesitate to speak your mind, you have nothing to lose. ~Lawrence Dorfmanquotes about speak your mind

23. I bareley knew how to say "my name is," "please" and "thank you," or "I don't speak english," never mind understanding a Newfoundlander talking to me! - Author: Sergei Ivantchev

24. It can bring you entertainment and pleasure; it can help you get ahead, solve problems, spark the imagination of others. It can increase your knowledge and education. It can erase misunderstandings, and bring you closer to those you love."

25. Most people don't know what it's like to stand up there and speak their mind. I have a venue to do that. I get paid to do that. It's not like I'm doing heavy lifting up there. It's not like I'm solving the world's problems. It's like I'm hanging out with a bunch of people and it's cool. - Author: Dave Chappelle

26. “Communication is key to any relationship. Speak your mind, and don’t hold things in because that will only cause problems for you.” — Unknown

27. “Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and mind your speech.” — Brigette Bardot

28. “Speak what you think today in hard words and tomorrow speak what tomorrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said today.”

29. “Simply speak your mind.”

30. “Sometimes you just need to bite your tongue. It is not always wise to speak your mind.” — Unknown

31. “It’s better to speak your mind and tell the truth, than to stay quiet and lie to yourself.” — Unknown

32. “The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking.” — Albert Einstein

33. “Know when to speak your mind and when to let others put their foot in their mouth.” — Mark Hook

34. “Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” — William Shakespeare

35. “I always think before I speak. I always think: 'I think I'll speak now'.”

36. “Each time you open your mouth you inform others of your state of mind and the condition of your heart.”

37. It's not my fault that people don't know me. I'm going to speak my mind, no matter what the consequences are. - Author: Randy Moss

38. “Never be afraid to speak your mind, you have one for a reason.” — Sarah Moores

39. I speak my mind. I'm not really afraid of things. I actually don't think that's that unusual. - Author: Kyrsten Sinema

40. “No matter what happens, you will always be the 14-year-old I am most proud of, speak your mind, have fun, and most of all, learn what you can. Happy birthday!”

41. Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes. ~Maggie Kuhn

42. Just remember to always be yourself and don't be afraid to speak your mind or to dream out loud - Author: J.A. Redmerski

43. “Don’t be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that’s what makes you different from everyone else.” — Dave Thomas

44. “A female who spoke her mind and called it like it was, was considered trouble. When a male did it, he was considered a leader and desirable.”

45. Words; the powerful air that can change the mind, the body and the spirit in the twinkle of an eye! He who don't know words don't know life! - Author: Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

46. “Your words will either give you joy or give you sorrow, but if they were spoken without regret, they give you peace.”

47. “There is nothing typical about my profession.’ Suddenly I did not want to talk about it any longer. ‘I don’t want to talk about it any longer.”

48. “Nina continued staring at Carrie but didn’t say anything. How was it that this woman could shout out every thought running through her head? Why was it that Carrie Soto felt so entitled to scream?

49. “Take the time to make some sense for what you wanna say,

50. It scares me to speak my mind, it might sound self-absorbed, I don't say half of what I think, I wonder what I'm thinking for - Author: Chantal Kreviazuk

51. “I found that when you start thinking and saying what you really want then your mind automatically shifts and pulls you in that direction. And sometimes it can be that simple, just a little twist in vocabulary that illustrates your attitude and philosophy.” — Jim Rohn

52. “I don't know if you realise how you speak to people sometimes, the way you feed people table scraps. I know that's that what I get from you, table scraps, but because it's scraps from your table, it's better than a 3 course meal with someone else. And you've given me glimpses into your life, your real life, and I wonder if it's your fault. I wonder if you've got anything but scraps to give.”

53. “Speak your mind and never apologize.” — Unknown

54. “You have the right to speak your mind.” — Dave Thomas

55. “A democratic society is useless if people are fearful to speak their mind.”

56. “Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse.” — Texas Bix Bender

57. “Talking is still cheap. You need to express yourself, speak your mind, say what you mean, and mean what you said.” — Nurudeen Ushawu

58. I've always known what I've wanted, but I used to be shy about expressing that in regards 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. - Author: Tia Mowry

59. “These days, when you speak your mind, no one sometimes listens. And when you do what you say, it’s either they will appreciate or mock you.” — RSCruz

60. “We must teach our girls that if they speak their mind, they can create the world they want to see. (145)”

61. “I have about concluded that wealth is a state of mind, and that anyone can acquire a wealthy state of mind by thinking rich thoughts.” — Andrew Young

62. “Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.” — Maggie Kuhn

63. “I am notorious," said Dona, "for making unfortunate remarks.”

64. “Reality is a projection of your thoughts or the things you habitually think about.” — Stephen Richards

65. You have to speak your mind, but without being cruel. ~Len Goodman

66. Not that I will paint in my own way, live in my own way, speak in my own way - they don't mind that. It even excites them. But what they can't stand is that I hate them when they don't behave in their own way. - Author: John Fowles

67. In my younger days, I used to pick up sluts, and I don't mean that nastily. It's more a term of endearment, really, for girls who know how to speak their minds. - Author: Kevin Costner

68. “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

69. “I’m not asking you to change, I want you to speak your mind. I’m not asking you not to go out, I’m asking you to make better choice. I’m not asking you to beg, I’m asking you to listen to your heart.” — Unknown

70. “If you don't voice your concerns and speak your truth, people will assume that you'll accept disrespectful behavior.”

71. “why talk and say the unsaid words in haste when silence can speak the unspoken words?”

72. Often when we hear people speak about meditation, we hear about wisdom, we hear about knowledge. But what, actually, is the effect, what's the use, of wisdom or knowledge? Understanding. When you understand mind, you're not at its mercy. When you don't understand, you're lost in the midst of it. - Author: Stephen Levine

73. “Being unpopular and being okay with it, will set your free. It will teach you that you can speak your mind, and not care what others think.” – Codie Sanchez

74. “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” — Earl Nightingale

75. “Always be ready to speak your mind, and a base man will avoid you.” — William Blake

76. The way I see it, when you put the uniform on, in effect you sign a contract. And you don't back out of a contract merely because you've changed your mind. You can still speak up for your principles, you can still argue against the ones you're being made to fight for, but in the end you do the job. - Author: Pat Barker

77. “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

78. “I speak the truth. Not everyone who says they are ready to hear it really are.”

79. “I think playing coy is silly. Speak your mind. If a man gets turned off, he’s the wrong man.” — Mila Kunis

80. “You should always speak your mind, and be bold, and be obnoxious, and do whatever you want and don’t let anybody tell you to stop it.” — William Blake

81. “Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of ‘crackpot’ than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost.” — Thomas John Watson Jr.

82. “You can have regret from yesterday, fear tomorrow, but peace today by sharing your heart’s deepest feelings. A life spent being fearful of showing your soul is a life not worth living.”

83. “In order to speak your mind, you need to have a pretty good idea of who you are.” — Halley Bondy

84. “Never be afraid to speak your mind on relevant issues; good leaders stand for relevance and they are never afraid to face the facts head on. Bad leaders see the problems, close their eyes and do something else!”

85. “Just remember to always be yourself and don’t be afraid to speak your mind or to dream out loud” ― J.A. Redmerski

86. “It could be disastrous to speak your mind while you are deep in thought.” — C. J. Langenhoven

87. Always be ready to speak your mind, and a base man will avoid you. ~William Blake

88. “Don’t be afraid to say what you want to say. Wouldn’t you rather know how someone feels, be able to say you tried or have the opportunity to experience something deep and meaningful than to spend the rest of your life wondering what could have been? Speak your mind and share your feelings. Life’s too short.” — Unknown

89. “The greatest talent one can have is learning when to speak and when to not.”

90. “There are times to be quiet, to speak your mind, to leave, to stay, but whatever you do, do it for the right reasons and live without regrets.” — Unknown

91. “I talked some more, let my tongue wag, let my mind run free, and it felt pretty good. It's a wonderful thing to have somebody in your life whom you can say absolutely anything to. Not to have that is almost unthinkable to me.”

92. “Just remember to always be yourself and don’t be afraid to speak your mind or to dream out loud”

93. Is there anyone nearby you can speak to without words?"

94. “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent”

95. “There’s several ways of saying what’s on your mind. And in states and counties where it ain’t too healthy to talk too loud, speak your mind, or even vote like you want to, folks have found other ways of getting the word around. One of the mainest ways is by singing.” — Woody Guthrie

96. You're always telling me to be more assertive and speak my mind. This is what I look like when I speak my mind. I can drink what I like, I can work where I want to work, I can have sex with anyone I want to have sex with. I don't need public approval. - Author: Anonymous

97. “When you wish to talk to someone, talk to Jesus, He loves to hear you speak.”

98. “Never store the negative energy and emotions such as fear, anger within you. Be open and always speak your mind.” — Dr. Anil Kumar Sinha

99. “A 21st century poet is a woman who can speak her mind and stand upright like a mountain with her convictions, but can adapt like water in an ever changing season without losing her genuine elements.”

100. “Not a lot of people have the courage to say what they’re actually thinking.”

101. “If constructive thoughts are planted positive outcomes will be the result. Plant the seeds of failure and failure will follow.” — Sidney Madwed

102. Don’t be afraid to get up and speak your mind, even if it means people will hate you for it.

103. “Stand up for yourself and don’t be afraid to speak your mind.”

104. “When you're silent, your silence condones it. Thus, whatever you believe in goes down the drain.”

105. “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

106. “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 Larroquette

107. “Leave safety behind. Put your body on the line. Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind even if your voice shakes. When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say. Well-aimed slingshots can topple giants.” — Maggie Kuhn

108. I know in my mind

109. “Speak with caution. Even if someone forgives harsh words you've spoken, they may be too hurt to ever forget them. Don't leave a legacy of pain and regret of things you never should have said.”

110. “The audience changes every night. You’re the same person. You have to speak your mind and do the stuff that you think is funny and makes you laugh.” — Joe Rogan

111. “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” — James Allen

112. “The greatest force is derived from the power of thought. The finer the element, the more powerful it is. The silent power of thought influences people even at a distance, because mind is one as well as many. The universe is a cobweb; minds are spiders.” — Swami Vivekananda

113. Don't be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that's what makes you different from everyone else. - Author: Dave Thomas

114. His eyes searched hers. I'd rather just be me. Feel comfortable in my own skin and be able to speak my mind without having to carry a damned thesaurus. Sure doesn't seem worth giving up who you are to please others. Far as I'm concerned, they either like me or they don't. Their choice. - Author: Leah Braemel

115. “Don't worry. You'll find your message in your mess.”

116. Really?" I asked when they were gone. Did you have to say that? "I speak my mind, Sage. Don't you believe in telling the truth? - Author: Richelle Mead

117. “Be transparent. Let's build a community that allows hard questions and honest conversations so we can stir up transformation in one another.”

118. “You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.” — Marianne Williamson

119. There is nothing typical about my profession.' Suddenly I did not want to talk about it any longer. I don't want to talk about it any longer. - Author: Patrick DeWitt

120. “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

121. “I am very little inclined on any occasion to say anything unless I hope to produce some good by it.”

122. “It’s a lot easier to speak your mind when you really believe in the thing you’re speaking up for.” — Halley Bondy

123. “DON'T FORGET YOUR WORDS WHILE SPEAKING IT”

124. He couldn't say the words, had spent too long in Silence, but he'd learned other ways to speak. Taking the paperweight she'd knocked off her desk out of his pocket, he put it in her hands. It's fixed. As long as you don't mind more than a few scars. - Author: Nalini Singh

125. 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

126. “What we think determines what happens to us, so if we want to change our lives, we need to stretch our minds.” — Wayne Dyer

127. “People live long who speak their mind even when they are absent, “Speaking your mind” is your birth right.”

128. “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 Gandhi

129. “Children are supposed to be free spirits and dream chasers, thinking of limitless opportunities. They are supposed to be filled with light that shines with happiness and joy that shouldn’t be dimmed or filled with darkness and fear.”

130. “Quite frankly, I think political correctness is the worst form of censorship. You’re not allowed to speak your mind unless you’re black, or unless you’re a terrorist, or unless you’re an Arab or a minority people. Then you can say what you like. But if you are like a lot of us you are not supposed to say certain things.” — Wilbur Smith

131. “Dont be afraid to stand up for yourself or speak your mind, it will not only earn his respect, in some cases it will even turn him on.” — Unknown

132. “Speak out your mind and your heart, and you won’t be bored.” — Lights

133. “Be yourself and speak your mind today. Though it contradicts all you have said before.” — Elbert Hubbard

134. Don’t be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that’s what makes you different from everyone else. ~Dave Thomas

135. “If you want to speak the right, speak at the right time”

136. “Speak boldly and with intellect. Never hush your voice for someone’s comfort. Speak your mind, make people uncomfortable.” — Matt Hogan

137. “Just open your mouth and let the lightning come out.”

138. “When I was in high school, there was no safe haven, there was no outlet for you to speak your mind.” — Matt Bomer

139. Just remember to always be yourself and don’t be afraid to speak your mind or to dream out loud. - J.A. Redmerski

140. 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. - Author: Trevor Noah

141. “You can speak your mind But not on my time.” — Billy Joel

142. “Just remember to always be yourself and don’t be afraid to speak your mind or to dream out loud.” — J. A. Redmerski

143. Be yourself and speak your mind today. though it contradicts all you have said before. ~Elbert Hubbard

144. “She knew the power of her mind and so programmed it for success.” — Carrie Green

145. “You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things you never thought you could do. There are no limitations in what you can do except the limitations of your own mind.” — Darwin P. Kingsley

146. “Never be afraid to speak your mind on relevant issues; good leaders stand for relevance and they are never afraid to face the facts head on. Bad leaders see the problems, close their eyes and do something else!” — Israelmore Ayivor

147. “Being a musician doesn’t take away your right as a citizen to speak your mind.” — Emily Robison

148. “One has to tell people what to think. There is no alternative. Otherwise, someone else will do it.”

149. 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. - Author: Sonam Kapoor

150. “Have faith in yourself and speak your mind.” — Unknown

151. 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. - Author: Salman Rushdie

152. ″...we can’t have freedom—unless we have freedom. And that means freedom to speak our minds.”

153. “If you believe you can, you probably can. If you believe you won’t, you most assuredly won’t. Belief is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad.” — Denis Waitley

154. “Have the courage to speak your mind and tell the truth from a position of love rather than anger or fear, being open to accept 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.” — Iyanla Vanzant

155. “What makes us unique are our thoughts. Do not hesitate to speak your mind.” — Unknown

156. “Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life.” — Tony Robbins

157. “To say nothing is saying something. You must denounce things you are against or one might believe that you support things you really do not.”