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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.

When I finish a film, I put it away and I never look at it again.

Quotes by Taylor Hackford

History rarely repeats itself, but its echoes never go away.

Quotes by Tariq Ali

Even though I was away from the public eye, I was in the public memory.

Quotes by Tanushree Dutta

I am a gourmet. I cannot stay away from my favorite dishes.

Quotes by Tamannaah

In the '70s I was in exile; every time I went back I wondered if they'd take my passport away.

Quotes by Tahar Ben Jelloun

My father passed away in 2002, but yes, we were pretty close. I loved him a lot.

Quotes by T.I.

International money transfer is a massive consumer rip-off. Banks and companies like Western Union have gotten away with it for too long.

Quotes by Taavet Hinrikus

I'll never throw away my blue jeans.

Quotes by Susan Ford

San Diego walked away with just a scratch.

Quotes by Susan Davis

Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.

Sun Tzu

I was from the bush, watching Greg Norman on TV, but it was a world away.

Quotes by Stuart Appleby

I don't remember too many rounds where you get shots given to you. Usually, ones are taken away.

Quotes by Stuart Appleby

Americans swept away the instruments of English hereditary inequality - entails and titles of nobility - even before we had a constitution.

Quotes by Steven Weinberg

I remember seeing 'Les Miserables' with the original cast - this was in '87 - and I was blown away by it.

Quotes by Steve Zahn

Because ALS is underfunded, patients have had no option but to fade away and die. That is not OK.

Quotes by Steve Gleason

If Ottawa giveth, then Ottawa can taketh away.

Quotes by Stephen Harper

Any excuse to get away from the computer screen is welcome.

Quotes by Stefan Sagmeister

It was at the department store where people got away from provincialism.

Quotes by Stanley Marcus

Take away paradox from the thinker and you have a professor.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

If you've got a good vibrato, you can get away with a lot.

Quotes by Sonny Terry

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.