Kissing

Quotations about Kissing

Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Kissing

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about kissing. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about kissing, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of kissing that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"To let a fool kiss you is stupid. To let a kiss fool you is worse." E. Y. Harburg (American songwriter, 1898-1981)

"I can't taste my lips. Could you do it for me?" Anon

"Kiss me if I'm wrong, but dinosaurs still exist, right?" Anon

"Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein (German-born theoretical physicist, 1879-1955)

"The only thing worth stealing is a kiss from a sleeping child." J. H. Oldham (Scottish missionary, 1874-1969)

"If you are ever in doubt as to whether to kiss a pretty girl, always give her the benefit of the doubt." Jane Carlyle (wife of Thomas Carlyle, 1801-66)

"Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it." Bernard Meltzer (American radio host, 1916-1998)

"A man snatches the first kiss, pleads for the second, demands the third, takes the fourth, accepts the fifth, and endures the rest." Helen Rowland (American writer, 1875-1950)

"We are all mortal until the first kiss and the second glass of wine." Eduardo Galeano (Uruguayan journalist, 1940-2015)

"I'd kiss a frog even if there was no promise of a Prince Charming popping out. I love frogs." Cameron Diaz (American actress, 1972-)

"What do you get when you kiss a guy? You get enough germs to catch pneumonia. After you do, he'll never phone you." Hal David (American songwriter, 1921-2012)

"Being kissed by a man who didn't wax his moustache was like eating an egg without salt." Rudyard Kipling (English writer and poet, 1865-1936)

"I wasn't kissing her. I was just whispering in her mouth." Chico Marx (American film comedian, 1891-1961)

"A kiss can be a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point. That's basic spelling that every woman ought to know." Mistinguett (French actress, 1875-1956)

"I smoked my first cigarette and kissed my first woman on the same day. I have never had time for tobacco since." Arturo Toscanini (Italian conductor, 1867-1957)

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Kissing

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to kissing. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

First Kiss Fails: Hilarious Stories of Awkward Moments
- Share amusing stories of first kiss mishaps, highlighting the funny and often awkward moments that come with this rite of passage.
Funny Kiss Traditions: Quirky Customs from Around the World
- Highlight some of the funniest and most unique kissing traditions from different cultures, showcasing the diverse ways people express affection.
Comical Movie Kisses: Laugh-Out-Loud Scenes from Films
- Explore humorous kissing scenes from movies, emphasizing the comedic moments that arise when on-screen kisses don't go as planned.

Serious Themes:

The Science of Kissing: Understanding the Biological and Psychological Effects
- Discuss the biological and psychological effects of kissing, exploring how it impacts our bodies and minds and the benefits it provides.
Cultural Significance: The Role of Kissing in Different Societies
- Address the cultural significance of kissing in various societies, highlighting how this act of affection is interpreted and valued around the world.
Health Benefits of Kissing: Boosting Immunity and Reducing Stress
- Explore the health benefits of kissing, discussing how it can boost immunity, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

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