Anomaly Quotes
Being the exception, explained.
An anomaly is whatever doesn't fit the expected pattern, and these quotes examine that from several angles, including class, art, and gender. For related reading, see Best quotes.
Poverty is an anomaly to rich people; it is very difficult to make out why people who want dinner do not ring the bell.
And it's sad because it's like a surprise to people - almost an anomaly - when artists are actually refined and trained on an instrument. That's the last thing people think about.
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I was an anomaly because my father was a Harvard man, and he came from a family of poor people.
The recent blind faith some Republicans have shown toward free trade actually represents more of an aberration than a hallmark of true American conservatism. It's an anomaly that may well demand re-examination.
Aberration Quotes
My father had played the guitar when he was young, and my uncle Jack had worked for Kalamazoo, before the war, developing guitar pickups. So there was a kind of family thing about the guitar, although it was considered something...
I am an anomaly in my country. I hope, in the coming years, there will be more women like me.
'Ruined' was a play which was somewhat of an anomaly in that I did not take a commission until it was finished because I really wanted to explore the subject matter unencumbered. Otherwise, I felt as though I'd have the...
For me, I want to see diversity in storytelling sources because we live in a very diverse society, and the stories are for the whole society. That's really important. For me, as a female filmmaker, when I was out on...
The reason Ozil has as many detractors as supporters is he is a bit of an anomaly - an elegant, skilful footballer who at his best evokes memories of the great number 10s from the past, but sometimes looks unsuited...
Able Quotes
People ask me what it's like to be tall, and I don't know what to say because I don't know any different. I grew up in a very tall house, so I wasn't an anomaly there.
Through every rift of discovery some seeming anomaly drops out of the darkness, and falls, as a golden link into the great chain of order.
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Feeling out of place can sting or empower, depending on the story behind it. Continue with Aberration quotes and Able quotes for more on individuality.
