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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.

Our freedom can be measured by the number of things we can walk away from.

Quotes by Vernon Howard

It is easy and quick to fritter away gains regarding macroeconomic stability.

Quotes by Urjit Patel

I couldn't live up to it. So I chose to run away.

Quotes by Ursula Andress

I mostly gave away what I had from the James Bond movie.

Quotes by Ursula Andress

Ancient barrows get cleared away. Legislation is pretty much 19th century. Global warming means there is an awful lot of erosion, exposing new archaeology, there is not the funding around to deal with it.

Quotes by Tony Robinson

The big print giveth and the small print taketh away.

Quotes by Tom Waits

Greatest hits is easy because one has nothing to do - except that we both, Roger and I, felt that new songs should be there because I've been away for awhile.

Quotes by Tina Turner

Playing away is just as exciting as playing at home.

Quotes by Timothy F. Cahill

You can't stay away from the theater too long.

Quotes by Tim Curry

The clock talked loud. I threw it away, it scared me what it talked.

Quotes by Tillie Olsen

In school, I would run away whenever there was trouble, as I would get bullied a lot.

Quotes by Tiger Shroff

I've got to overcome that tendency to hide what I write or throw it away.

Quotes by Tiffany Darwish

Once there were two brothers: one ran away to sea, the other was elected Vice-President-and nothing was ever heard from either of them again.

Quotes by Thomas R. Marshall

Came but for friendship, and took away love.

Quotes by Thomas Moore

Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away.

Quotes by Thomas Beecham

The entire world is a witness to the phenomenon that sorrows keep away from the kindhearted and compassionate.

Quotes by Thiruvalluvar

How quickly passes away the glory of this world.

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

I think Democrats made a mistake running away from liberalism. Liberalism, uh, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John and Robert Kennedy - that's what the Democratic party ought to reach for.

Quotes by Theodore C. Sorensen

I stay away from issues.

Quotes by Terry McAuliffe

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."

Age and perspective come up too—browse our go and life quotes for related themes.