Quotations

noun a quotation or inscription at the beginning of a book or chapter, usually suggesting its theme

• The epigraph at the beginning of the novel set the tone for the entire story.
• I love how the epigraph in that book gave a hint about what was to come.
• Did you see the epigraph in that new movie? It was so cool!
• The epigraph of life is often written in the moments of silence between chaos.

noun a spoken or written expression of thought or opinion

verb present participle of the verb 'say', which means to express something in words

• The professor was saying that the research findings were inconclusive.
• I heard Sarah saying that she's going to the party tonight.
• Why are you always saying stuff behind my back?
• Actions speak louder than words, so saying sorry is not enough.