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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.

Honestly, I don't shop in L.A. very much - it's mostly in New York or when I'm away on trips.

Quotes by Behati Prinsloo

I'm not better than anyone else. I'm not supposed to be on a pedestal. I've always stayed away from that.

Quotes by Barry Sanders

Nothing ever goes away.

Quotes by Barry Commoner

I went to an open audition for 'Between the Canals,' and that was a big thing. I suddenly thought, 'Ah, yeah!' Then I started getting brought away to do roles. That's when I got taken seriously.

Quotes by Barry Keoghan

I give away thousands of paintings for free.

Quotes by Banksy

The thing with 'Alphas' is that, even though it's sci-fi, I run into lots of people that have watched the show for various reasons. They're like, 'I had no expectation, and I'm totally blown away and fascinated.'

Quotes by Azita Ghanizada

I really admire Werner Herzog and Spike Lee. They're amazing documentarians. If you took away all the narratives, they'd just be amazing documentarians.

Quotes by Ava DuVernay

I don't really read stuff on myself. I like to just kind of stay away... I don't get too involved in that.

Quotes by Ashley Tisdale

To free a person from error is to give, and not to take away.

Quotes by Arthur Schopenhauer

Music is supposed to wash away the dust of everyday life.

Quotes by Art Blakey

My granddad passed away a month before I started shooting for 'Ishaqzaade,' and my mom died just before the film's release, both within a year of each other.

Quotes by Arjun Kapoor

Don't say Aretha is making a comeback, because I've never been away!

Quotes by Aretha Franklin

I had glow in the dark bands made up and I've given away a ton of them.

Quotes by April Winchell

As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion.

Quotes by Antisthenes

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

Quotes by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

The legendary tumbleweed is really a nurse crop that protects the growth of prairie grasses under its shade, and then it sacrifices itself and blows away.

Quotes by Antoine Predock

I tend to stay away from the big tourist traps.

Quotes by Annie Wersching

There's no getting away from it: you have to clean.

Quotes by Anthea Turner

The general population still thinks HIV is something that came in the 80s and went away, or that it only affects the gay population or intravenous drug users.

Quotes by Annie Lennox

The British tend to be uptight; they shy away from being tactile.

Quotes by Anne Reid

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.