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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.

I hated everybody I played against, and they hated me. That's the way hockey should be played.

Quotes by Ted Lindsay

The culture of ganging up against one for airing his/her views prevails here in Tamil Nadu.

Quotes by Tamilisai Soundararajan

It would be fantastic to play against Germany and Brazil.

Quotes by Tammy Abraham

What we once used as weapons of war, we now use as weapons against fish.

Quotes by Sylvia Earle

We must update our country's workplace policies to remain competitive against other developed countries.

Quotes by Suzan DelBene

The brutality against the Baloch people represents the worst form of State oppression.

Quotes by Sushma Swaraj

The fight against terrorism is not a confrontation against any religion.

Quotes by Sushma Swaraj

I was conscious of the fact that it could be to my disadvantage to marry a white guy - that some folks would hold that against me.

Quotes by Susan Rice

I was always the weirdo who wanted to have an egalitarian service in synagogue and felt I was always going against the grain.

Quotes by Susan Isaacs

Part of me has certainly been motivated by wanting to take a stand against the restrictions that made Mother give up so much.

Quotes by Susan Faludi

In one sense I feel that my book is a one-woman argument against determinism.

Quotes by Susan Griffin

The New Order wants to put our national interest in the driving seat while continuing with our ideology to fight against colonialism and imperialism.

Quotes by Suharto

I had opposed the Jet-Etihad FDI arrangement on the ground of the disproportionate share of airspace given to Etihad, which is against the interest of domestic passenger traffic and also against national interest.

Quotes by Subramanian Swamy

The deck has always been stacked against me.

Quotes by Stormy Daniels

I would not want to be a leader of a country that had launched ICBMs against the United States.

Quotes by Steven Weinberg

The odds were against us, but we deserve to be where we are.

Quotes by Steven Gerrard

Against Juventus we were massive underdogs, so to beat them was fantastic.

Quotes by Steven Gerrard

Occasionally, when I run into a great bass backstage at a festival I'll play a few notes on the low E string, just to feel the instrument vibrate against my belly.

Quotes by Steve Swallow

I turned 7 in 1973 and remember Bobby Riggs arriving at the Astrodome on a chariot pulled by showgirls before his 'battle of the sexes' tennis match against Billie Jean King.

Quotes by Steve Rushin

Since China embraced Deng Xiaoping's reforms on 22 December 1978, China has experimented with different exchange-rate regimes. Until 1994, the yuan was in an ever-depreciating phase against the U.S. dollar.

Quotes by Steve Hanke

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.