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Against Quotes

On taking a stand, for better or worse.

Some quotes here take a stand on real-world policy debates, referenced only generically rather than argued in either direction. One recurring thread pushes back on the idea that the odds are stacked against women; read more at Me.

Leftists are fighting back against Trump not with policy differentials, but rather with insane rhetoric and temper tantrums.

Quotes by Trish Regan

You don't get John Gotti to testify against his driver. You get the driver to testify against John Gotti.

Quotes by Trey Gowdy

With Ronaldo being one of the greats, probably one of the best players ever, it's going to be an honour to hopefully play against him.

Quotes by Trent Alexander-Arnold

My priorities? Assisting our allies, the Kurds, in their fight against ISIS.

Quotes by Trent Franks

I don't have anything against Jimmy Fallon. I love Jimmy Fallon. He's my dude.

Quotes by Tracy Morgan

It's happened time and time again, but the committee has always decided against it-the work was too conservative or didn't fit within the budget; there are millions of different reasons.

Quotes by Tracey Emin

I've never chosen the easy route to world titles or the easy route in fights, and I came up short against Stevenson.

Quotes by Tony Bellew

I contend that it's impossible to read the Sermon on the Mount and not come out against capital punishment.

Quotes by Tony Campolo

I don't think my religious convictions should be held against me.

Quotes by Tony Abbott

If terrorists succeeded in using a weapon of mass destruction against the U.S. or one of our allies, it would likely have catastrophic consequences for our cherished republican form of government.

Quotes by Tommy Franks

I have nothing against interviews. I don't pursue them. When people I work for deem it appropriate, I'm perfectly willing to serve.

Quotes by Tommy Lee Jones

I'm offended by things and take pathetic little stands against them.

Quotes by Tom Stoppard

I was taught in school that I have to look out for number one. That was against everything that I intuitively felt.

Quotes by Tom Shadyac

I'll be straight with you. It's not easy to sell tickets in Vegas. I'm up against Celine Dion and Britney Spears.

Quotes by Tom Green

I'm against tax increases on anyone, period, end of debate.

Quotes by Tom Cole

Saddam has committed many crimes against humanity and against his own people.

Quotes by Tom Cruise

The use of military force against Iraq and Afghanistan was and remains just.

Quotes by Tom Bossert

I'm against exclusion of any kind - whether that's restricting people from Muslim-majority nations from entering the U.S. or kicking merchants off our platform if they're operating within the law.

Quotes by Tobias Lutke

There is still a great deal of self-hatred that we refuse to deal with because we are still measuring ourselves against the norms of a masculine, heterosexual world. That is the backdrop with which we measure the man.

Quotes by Tituss Burgess

Too often, systems of oppression turn those who are the targets of the oppression against one another.

Quotes by Tim Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of things are these "against" quotes speaking out about?
Each of these quotes expresses being against something specific — from a personal political stance and an international ban on whale hunting, to views on gender equality and a serious accusation made against a government's actions. Each reflects the individual speaker's own words, not a general statement of fact.
Is there a quote about a personal position on the Israel-Palestine issue?
Yes. One speaker shares their own personal stance: "I'm very much tied to the state of Israel, but I am against their policy of settlements in Palestine." This is presented here strictly as that individual's personal opinion, not a broader claim about the conflict.
Is there a quote about protecting an endangered species?
Yes — one quote describes how a documentary's impact was so significant that it led to "the United Nations passing a resolution against the killing and hunting of these whales as they are an endangered species."
Is there a quote about gender equality?
Yes. One speaker states their own opinion plainly: "Men have not stacked the decks against women." It's presented here as that speaker's personal view, not as an endorsed conclusion either way. You can browse related opinions on our Fight quotes page.
Is there a quote accusing a government of serious wrongdoing?
Yes. One speaker makes their own accusation regarding Russia, stating that it "cannot bring into it a policy of genocide against the Chechens, and cannot kill journalists," as a condition for being part of what they call "this larger zone of peace." This is reported strictly as that individual speaker's own characterization and accusation, not as an established fact. For more, see our Always, He, and Me quotes pages.

Another quote points to international action taken against the hunting of an endangered species as an example of collective resolve. Continue with Fight and Always.