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Association Quotes

On being linked, judged, or grouped by association.

This is a grab-bag page: quotes here use "association" to mean a family name's reputation, a wary phrase about guilt, and formal membership in an organization.

A Tagore surname signifies an association with aesthetics and all the best things of life. It's enriching both personally and professionally.

Quotes by Sharmila Tagore

The key factor is whether the agent is a member of the Association of Authors' Representatives, which screens its members and requires them to uphold a Canon of Ethics.

Quotes by Richard Curtis

I was named Beekeeper of the Year by the Florida State Beekeeping Association.

Quotes by Peter Fonda

But I don't believe in guilt by association.

Quotes by Marion Jones

Always Quotes

In Germany, the football association is the best.

Quotes by Manuel Neuer

My Longhorns are registered and I am a member of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association.

Quotes by Janine Turner

I've always been endorsed by the National Rifle Association.

Quotes by Howard Dean

I've never sexually harassed anyone, and yes, I was falsely accused while I was at the National Restaurant Association.

Quotes by Herman Cain

Life does not proceed by the association and addition of elements, but by dissociation and division.

Quotes by Henri Bergson

Anon Quotes

Association with human beings lures one into self-observation.

Quotes by Franz Kafka

Over the years I've had more and more of an association with Nashville.

Quotes by Don McLean

I'm a qualified Professional Association of Diving Instructors Divemaster.

Quotes by David Jason

I'm chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

Quotes by Bob McDonnell

I've missed the association with players and coaches but haven't missed the recruiting and the travel.

Quotes by Ara Parseghian

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do these association quotes feel like a mixed bag?
Because "association" gets used in several unrelated ways here, from a family surname's reputation to formal membership organizations, so the samples don't share one single theme.
What does the quote about a surname mean?
It describes how carrying a particular family name comes with an association to certain cultural and personal values, enriching both personal and professional life.
Is there a quote about guilt by association?
Yes, one short line simply rejects the idea of guilt by association, a common phrase about judging someone by the company they keep.
Do any quotes reference sports associations?
Yes, one praises a national football association as being especially well run, treating the organization itself as a mark of quality.
What is the livestock association quote about?
It's a personal note about being a registered member of a breed association for a specific cattle breed, reflecting the speaker's own involvement in that community.

It ranges from football governance to livestock breed registries, so read each quote on its own terms. See also Anyone quotes.