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Big Head Quotes

On staying humble despite fame or success.

Most of these quotes warn against letting success go to your head, describing a downhill slide once someone starts acting like the big man on campus. See Arrogance quotes for that same warning from another angle.

The minute I get a big head and start acting like the big man on campus, it's all downhill from there.

Quotes by Scotty McCreery

Not to have a big head about it, but people love me.

Quotes by Ryan Lochte

The only way to get through the life I had was just to have a big head of steam and determination.

Quotes by Ryan Murphy

The compliment that I like more than anything is when my family tells me I'm the same Ryan. I never want to become a celeb who forgets about anybody or has a big head about himself.

Quotes by Ryan Guzman

Arrogance Quotes

It's hard not to get a big head in the film industry, there are people on a set paid to cater to your every need, from the minute you arrive until you go home. It's kind of strange, but not...

Quotes by Eric Stoltz

Success? You can't get a big head about it. When people stare at me, they could be whispering to their friend, 'That guy sucks! Have you seen him before? He's horrible.'

Quotes by David Spade

Blues Traveler is hot, and Big Head Todd, the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies - all of 'em.

Quotes by Butch Trucks

On occasions I have been big-headed. I think most people are when they get in the limelight. I call myself Big Head just to remind myself not to be.

Quotes by Brian Clough

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'big head' always used negatively in these quotes?
Mostly, but not always. One quote reworks the phrase to mean determination and drive rather than arrogance.
What's the 'celeb' quote in this collection about?
It describes valuing family feedback that you haven't changed, and a wish never to become a celebrity who forgets the people around them.
Why do people search for big head quotes?
Often to find language about staying grounded after success, a compliment, or public attention, without losing perspective on who they are.
Do these quotes connect big head to specific careers?
Yes, references touch on campus life, fame, and being a public figure, suggesting the theme applies across everyday and celebrity contexts alike.
What should I read next on this theme?
Try Ego quotes for more direct takes on self-importance, or Confidence quotes for the healthier version of the same idea.

One quote flips the phrase entirely, describing a determined head of steam rather than arrogance. For the flip side, browse Confidence quotes or Pride quotes.