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Better Quotes

On growth, progress and making things better.

These quotes range from finishing a piece of writing that finally feels worth sharing to teamwork producing stronger results than working alone, with a side note on technology's uneven effect on security. For more, see our Growth quotes.

I have long believed taxpayers make better use of their money than the government ever could.

Quotes by Kay Bailey Hutchison

I need to be looking at what's important in North Carolina, and you better believe that's what I will do.

Quotes by Kay Hagan

I have a really hard time watching my sister act in anything but especially anything where it's a strong emotion. Whether she's crying or she's angry or she's - whatever emotion she's feeling I actually think that she's feeling it...

Quotes by Kay Panabaker

Knowledge is marvelous, but wisdom is even better.

Quotes by Kay Redfield Jamison

Lithium remains the gold standard, but many drugs now treat bipolar disorder. Medication is critical and should be combined with psychotherapy. Compliance is a major problem. Patients believe that once they're better, they no longer need the medication. It doesn't...

Quotes by Kay Redfield Jamison

I think being an actor makes me a better writer and vice versa. I know the kinds of roles I would kill to play, and I try to create them for others.

Quotes by Katori Hall

I had wanted to be a dancer when I was younger. But at some point I figured out I was a better singer.

Quotes by Katy B

I really like keeping my kitchen counters as clear as possible. I tend to function better when there's less clutter.

Quotes by Katie Lee

Acting is a growing tick muscle. I really believe that it's similar to being a musician in that the more you practice it in any capacity, as much as you practice doing it every day, the better you get.

Quotes by Katie Lowes

I loved every minute of working in wardrobe. But I love being an actress so much more. I don't think I was very good in costume, so it's better that I prefer being an actress.

Quotes by Katie McGrath

I'm enjoying doing research, to get better at the guitar, to get better at rhyming. That's an essential skill.

Quotes by Katie Melua

At age 10, I was better at ballet than I think I will ever be at any physical activity for the rest of my life.

Quotes by Katie Findlay

I know that even a consensual relationship with a subordinate is inappropriate, but I still allowed it to happen despite my better judgment.

Quotes by Katie Hill

I feel so blessed to do what I do, but there's nothing in the world better than watching your child succeed.

Quotes by Katie Holmes

I've always said when age or infirmity gets the better of me, I'm off to whichever civilised country lets the elderly die with dignity.

Quotes by Katie Hopkins

Regret doesn't remind us that we did badly. It reminds us that we know we can do better.

Quotes by Kathryn Schulz

I try to give all my characters a sense of humor, so I guess I feel like I have done comedy, but maybe I'm better known for drama.

Quotes by Kathy Baker

It was also wonderful to have the prospect of playing with Jack Nicholson. It was a terrific part, a terrific script, with Alexander Payne and Jack Nicholson. You can't get any better than that!

Quotes by Kathy Bates

The Oscar changed everything. Better salary, working with better people, better projects, more exposure, less privacy.

Quotes by Kathy Bates

Who's going to do a better job of spending your money? You or the government?

Quotes by Kathy Szeliga

Frequently Asked Questions

What different ideas about "better" appear on this page?
The quotes touch on writing something "for better or for worse," a technical point about security traffic getting "better and better," and the simple observation that "two people can work on a problem better than one."
Is there a quote about collaboration?
Yes: "Two people can work on a problem better than one," a concise statement in favor of teamwork. For more on personal development, see Growth.
Does this page touch on writing or creative projects?
Yes, one references putting a copy of "A Christmas Carol" on a desk before beginning to write something described as being, "for better or for worse," a personal creative work.
Is there a more technical or security-focused quote here?
Yes: "The most important impact of technology on communications security is that it draws better and better traffic into vulnerable channels," a specific observation about technology and security. For more on aiming higher, see Aspiration.
Does this page connect "better" to bigger personal change?
Indirectly - one quote about outlines and treatments notes the difficulty of turning ideas on paper into "something better," touching on the challenge of improving on your own plans. For more on transformation and looking ahead positively, see Change or Hope.

Continue with our Change quotes on transformation or Hope quotes for a more optimistic outlook.