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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.

I have committed to giving away 80% of my wealth, much of it in India, but also in other countries.

Quotes by Romesh Wadhwani

There's a rule in Hollywood: stay away from water and stay away from snow, and I had both.

Quotes by Roland Emmerich

Owners are made to be hated. We're the guys that trade away your favorite player.

Quotes by Rocky Wirtz

The supreme good of life is vitality. And vitality is always seeping away.

Quotes by Roberto Unger

The scientist should treasure the riddles he can't solve, not explain them away at the outset.

Quotes by Roberto Unger

I've never run away from my responsibilities.

Quotes by Roberto Baggio

When Lars said, 'We want you to be in Metallica,' I was blown away.

Quotes by Robert Trujillo

Grove giveth and Gates taketh away.

Quotes by Robert Metcalfe

I spent many years in Italy, I've lived just 5km away from the track and the Monza atmosphere is very special.

Quotes by Robert Kubica

Honestly, recording with Faith Evans blew me away.

Quotes by Robert Glasper

With its vastly complicated plot and its immense cast of characters swirling around the case of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce that has been grinding away in the Court of Chancery for decades, 'Bleak House' is, for many readers, Dickens's greatest novel.

Quotes by Robert Gottlieb

I moved further and further away from mass entertainment. The sexual element became increasingly sinister and bizarre. Don't blame me! The bastards drove me to it! They all backed off after that!

Quotes by Robert Crumb

Take away love and our earth is a tomb.

Quotes by Robert Browning

Oh, the little more, and how much it is! And the little less, and what worlds away.

Quotes by Robert Browning

We dribble away our life, little by little, in small packages - we don't throw it away all at once.

Quotes by Robert A. Cook

As skateboarding evolved, it evolved away from competition. Having a best-trick contest doesn't work.

Quotes by Rob Dyrdek

I left Cambodia when I was 12 or 13. I didn't really escape, but I needed to go away.

Quotes by Rithy Panh

I've owned about 2,000 guitars through the years because I've traded a lot and given away and sold some stuff.

Quotes by Rick Nielsen

Indeed, it was largely the clubbiness of the Washington village press corps that let Nixon get away with Watergate and still win his landslide in 1972.

Quotes by Rick Perlstein

I don't like to be away from my family for long periods.

Quotes by Richard Karn

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.