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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.

On the Web we all become small-town visitors lost in the big city.

Quotes by Alison Gopnik

I never had any big dreams about doing something on a huge scale.

Quotes by Alison Krauss

I'm a big State Fair person, and my main goal is to eat as much food as possible, but I tend not to do the foods on a stick. But I like Big Fat Bacon.

Quotes by Alison McGhee

I guess the first big name I worked with was Sissy Spacek, and that was really interesting just because she's so incredible and I learned so much from just watching her. But she's also so unassuming that I loved working...

Quotes by Alison Pill

Not because I'm trying to be fabulous, but I love those big crazy Jackie O shades.

Quotes by Alicia Keys

I have big everything on the bottom, but I love my legs. You've got to love what's yours.

Quotes by Alicia Keys

Most times, your blessings are also your curses. And for me, I have this ability to express myself so clearly with pen and paper, but when it comes to expressing myself verbally, I put up a big wall.

Quotes by Alicia Keys

I love big popcorn movies.

Quotes by Alicia Vikander

My mom used to bake so much when I was a child, and I have a big sweet tooth.

Quotes by Alice Merton

I've lived in a big showplace house, and I never want to live again in a house that overshadows me.

Quotes by Alice Munro

I was always a big fan of 'Pippin' and 'Godspell,' even before I heard 'Meadowlark.'

Quotes by Alice Ripley

It's nice to be in a smaller room. I like the big arenas as well, but at my core, I'm a live performer, so it's nice to be able to feel the warmth of everybody in the room.

Quotes by Alice Ripley

I've been a big fan of Michael Showalter's for a long time. I watched 'Stella' growing up.

Quotes by Alia Shawkat

It's a big flash of all these things and whatever you take out of that statement's one statement, one mind, one statement, one act, one show, and all the songs are one.

Quotes by Alice Cooper

I would never want to do something just for the sake of being independent or for the sake of doing big films. I'm always surprised by the material I'm attracted to. And that's how I like it. I like to...

Quotes by Alice Englert

China's a big tea culture.

Quotes by Alice Eve

I'm from a big family; I have four younger siblings. My parents are still happily married together. I grew up moving around a lot, and my family was certainly not affluent.

Quotes by Alice Greczyn

Watch for me on the big screen.

Quotes by Algee Smith

The fast fish, not the big fish, eats the small fish.

Quotes by Ali Babacan

Everyone makes fun of my calves. They are so big. I don't really even like them, I don't really want them as big as they are, but I have no choice.

Quotes by Ali Krieger

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.