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Big Quotes

Scale shows up everywhere, literally and figuratively.

Quotes on "big" span genuine fandom, like enthusiasm for horror films and reality TV, alongside more personal reflection on physical stature and the drive to feel powerful. For quotes about drive itself, see Ambition quotes.

A meringue is really nothing but a foam. And what is a foam after all, but a big collection of bubbles? And what's a bubble? It's basically a very flimsy little latticework of proteins draped with water. We add sugar...

Quotes by Alton Brown

I am a big believer that change is good.

Quotes by Alun Wyn Jones

I want to score more than 30 goals, but I would prefer to score 15 or 20 and get the Premier League or one big trophy.

Quotes by Alvaro Morata

There is a big age gap between my sisters Janice and Irma and myself so I didn't know them that well when I was younger although they have been very supportive in later life.

Quotes by Alvin Lee

It was by listening to Goodman's band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie Christian, who was one of the first musicians to play solos in a big band set-up.

Quotes by Alvin Lee

It wasn't very satisfying playing the big arenas, but it was good as far as a paycheck. But the sound was terrible, especially in hockey arenas - the sound would go on for 30 seconds after we quit playing.

Quotes by Alvin Lee

Everyone seems to be surprised that I've changed post-marriage. But what's so surprising about it? You must change; it's such a big turning point in your life.

Quotes by Allu Arjun

We're really, like, big fans of Destiny's Child.

Quotes by Ally Brooke

It's such a big dream of mine to be singing in front of my friends and family in my hometown.

Quotes by Ally Brooke

I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.

Quotes by Allyson Felix

I think if I did do something in another genre, it would be science fiction; I'm a big sci fi nerd.

Quotes by Allen Covert

I went from the projects to a real house. It was a big difference.

Quotes by Allen Iverson

My friend... used to tease me about a tattoo I had right here, but it was so big, and what he was teasing me about - he said it looked like a flying monkey. It's supposed to have been a...

Quotes by Allen Iverson

Everyone should fail in a big way at least once before reaching forty.

Quotes by Allen Neuharth

I was a big fan of X. I've probably seen 100 X shows during their time in the late '70s and early '80s.

Quotes by Allison Anders

There are not many heavyweight fighters to come by, so having so many sparring partners is a big luxury a lot of other fighters don't have.

Quotes by Alistair Overeem

Brock Lesnar was a big guy: he's at 280 when he fights. When fighting him, you can have a bit of that extra muscle because you don't want to be thrown around like you're nothing.

Quotes by Alistair Overeem

On the surface, public schools can seem egalitarian, especially with their websites' emphasis on words such as 'connection,' 'community,' and 'choice.' Yet despite this democratic vocabulary, money makes a big difference.

Quotes by Alissa Quart

I've got big ambitions, and so do Liverpool, and now I'm playing in the biggest league in the world.

Quotes by Alisson

I think that a big part of comedy is being made fun of, and it is looking silly or looking stupid.

Quotes by Alison Brie

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "big" mean across these quotes?
It covers a lot of ground - being a big fan of horror movies, feeling small as a kid and wanting to be "as big and as powerful as the big guys," a country described as big in population and resources, and being a big fan of outdoorsy TV shows.
Is there a quote about feeling small growing up?
Yes, one quote describes being very short as a child and connects it to a possible "Napoleon complex" - wanting to be as big and powerful as everyone else. For more on drive and self-image, see the Ambition page.
Is there a quote about a country's size or influence?
Yes, one quote describes Ukraine as a big country with 45-46 million people, along with a lot of modern industry and key resources. Browse the Power page for more on strength and influence.
Are there any quotes about being a fan of something?
Yes, two of them - one about being a big fan of horror films, particularly 'Friday the 13th,' and another about loving 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives' and being a big fan of 'Duck Dynasty.' For more on personal enthusiasm and presence, see the Presence page.
Is there a quote about having a big impact or legacy?
These particular quotes lean more toward personal taste and self-image than legacy, but if that's what you're after, the Impact page covers that ground directly.

One entry takes a more factual turn, describing a country's population, industrial base, and resources in matter-of-fact terms. Related pages include Power quotes and Presence quotes.