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Aptly Quotes

On getting the comparison exactly right.

These quotes all hinge on a well-chosen comparison — a proverb aptly applied, popularity aptly likened to a coquette, or Norman Borlaug aptly called the greatest hunger fighter of his time. See beautiful quotes.

We may say most aptly that the Analytical Engine weaves algebraical patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.

Quotes by Ada Lovelace

In our view the Olympic idea involves a strong physical culture supplemented on the one hand by mobility, what is so aptly called 'fair play', and on the other hand by aesthetics, that is the cultivation of what is beautiful...

Quotes by Pierre de Coubertin

There is no less invention in aptly applying a thought found in a book, than in being the first author of the thought.

Quotes by Pierre Bayle

I do not say a proverb is amiss when aptly and reasonably applied, but to be forever discharging them, right or wrong, hit or miss, renders conversation insipid and vulgar.

Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes

Always Quotes

It has been aptly noted that web browsers are less Internet navigation tools than they are ebooks with highly diverse content.

Quotes by Michael A. Stackpole

I had the privilege of knowing and working with Norman Borlaug - who has been aptly described by the Nobel Peace Prize Committee as the greatest hunger fighter of our time - for nearly 50 years.

Quotes by M. S. Swaminathan

What's historically been referred to as 'gerrymandering' can more aptly be labeled an incumbent protection program.

Quotes by Letitia James

'Letters From Home' is a 90,000-word WWII love story with a twist, aptly summarized as 'The Notebook' meets 'Saving Private Ryan.'

Quotes by Kristina McMorris

Popularity, I have always thought, may aptly be compared to a coquette - the more you woo her, the more apt is she to elude your embrace.

Quotes by John Tyler

Applying Quotes

In the aftermath of September 11, and as the 9/11 Commission report so aptly demonstrates, it is clear that our intelligence system is not working the way that it should.

Quotes by Hillary Clinton

Interesting phenomena occur when two or more rhythmic patterns are combined, and these phenomena illustrate very aptly the enrichment of information that occurs when one description is combined with another.

Quotes by Gregory Bateson

Wont to unlearn from history, we aptly repeat even its most brazen mistakes.

Quotes by Eskinder Nega

Well this is aptly called a junket, for both of us. I have never been to a house of prostitution, but I understand that you get in more than seven minutes.

Quotes by Dustin Hoffman

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Aptly quotes about?
This collection gathers quotes built around a well-chosen comparison — things described, applied, or compared 'aptly,' meaning exactly right for the situation.
Why do people search for quotes using 'aptly'?
People look for these quotes when they want language that praises precision — a comparison, description, or honor that fits its subject perfectly.
What does the proverb quote say about using 'aptly'?
One quote argues a proverb is fine when it genuinely fits the moment, but becomes dull and vulgar when trotted out constantly regardless of whether it actually applies.
Is there a quote about being aptly honored?
Yes — one quote describes Norman Borlaug as fittingly recognized by a leading peace-prize body as the era's foremost fighter against hunger, an example of a well-earned title. See beautiful quotes.
Does technology come up in this topic?
It does — one quote notes that web browsers have been aptly compared to ebooks with diverse content rather than simple navigation tools.

There's a shared respect here for precise language, whether describing a person's legacy or a browser's real purpose. For more on careful description, see applying quotes.