Generally Speaking

Famous quotes containing the words generally speaking, generally and/or speaking:

“Why is it that wellnesses are not as contagious as illnesses—generally speaking, but also especially regarding taste? Or are there epidemics of health?”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.”
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)

“Two forms move among the dead, high sleep
Who by his highness quiets them, high peace
Upon whose shoulders even the heavens rest,
Two brothers. And a third form, she that says
Good-by in the darkness, speaking quietly there,
To those that cannot say good-by themselves.”
—Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)