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Away Quotes

On distance, change, and the perspective that comes with time.

These quotes explore the idea of 'away' in different forms—something cherished slipping away, the urge to get results quickly, and staying close to institutions while keeping distance from politics.

At some point, we have to move away from the pack to take certain journeys on our own.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

'Swept Away' is one of my favorite films of my father. I've seen it about 20 times. It's a cult movie in Italy.

Quotes by Adriano Giannini

The Matchplay is a straight knock-out tournament so everybody is under pressure straight away - I prefer that.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

You have to put in the extra hours away from the tournament. There's no other option.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

Get Quotes

I don't shy away from competition.

Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

I have become convinced that everything that is classy doesn't go away.

Quotes by Adam West

Defenses usually are trying to take away the guys who are getting a lot of catches earlier in the season.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

If I'm going to be away from my family, I'd rather it be working with my friends.

Quotes by Adam Scott

With bundled machines you can throw away the hardware and keep the software, and it's still a good buy.

Quotes by Adam Osborne

Go Quotes

I hired Tina Fey for 'SNL,' which was certainly a good match. She took off right away there.

Quotes by Adam McKay

If I were dropped out of a plane into the ocean and told the nearest land was a thousand miles away, I'd still swim. And I'd despise the one who gave up.

Quotes by Abraham Maslow

I am always running away from something.

Quotes by Abi Morgan

They took away time, and they gave us the clock.

Quotes by Abdullah Ibrahim

The first duty of a revolutionary is to get away with it.

Quotes by Abbie Hoffman

Just Quotes

The Open Access Movement has fought valiantly to ensure that scientists do not sign their copyrights away but instead ensure their work is published on the Internet, under terms that allow anyone to access it.

Quotes by Aaron Swartz

I consider myself a blue-collar actor, just chugging away.

Quotes by Aaron Stanford

I wanted to get away from the Mexican vernacular and do more 'nuevo Latino.' Americans are starting to understand regionality in Mexican food. It is very regional in terms of ingredients.

Quotes by Aaron Sanchez

It takes a career, a lifetime, to build up a reputation, and only one misstep for it all to crumble away.

Quotes by Aaron Rodgers

A Louisiana politician can't afford to let his animosities carry him away, and still less his principles, although there is seldom difficulty in that department.

Quotes by A. J. Liebling

Life Quotes

Content arises out of certain considerations about form, material, context-and that when that subject matter is sufficiently far away.

Quotes by Anish Kapoor

Frequently Asked Questions

What different feelings about "away" come up in these quotes?
This mix covers a personal feeling that a beloved version of America is changing, excitement about getting fit after having a baby, advice about staying close to government but away from politics, and a reflection on gaining perspective on things farther away with age.
Is there a quote expressing a personal feeling that America is changing?
Yes - presented as that speaker's own feeling, not a factual claim: "The America I love is slipping away."
Does a quote talk about getting fit again after having a baby?
Yes: "I thought I'd have the baby, and get super fit and strong straight away."
Is there a quote giving advice about staying away from politics?
Yes - presented as that speaker's own advice/view: "Remain close to government and away from politics. It means deal more with the authorities. And less with individuals."
Is there a quote about gaining perspective on things as you get older?
Yes: "I think this is one of the benefits of getting older: that one has that perspective on things farther away."

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