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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.

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

We were fortunate to be there a day or two before 'the big bang' and then we got the heck out of town.

Quotes by Scotty Moore

Then as the years went on and my listening became more deliberate, I would climb up on an arm of our big sofa to get my ear closer to the wireless speaker.

Quotes by Seamus Heaney

Everyone on 'The Goonies' and everyone on 'Lord Of The Rings' knew that we were a part of something that was going to be big.

Quotes by Sean Astin

Sometimes all you need is a big leap of faith.

Quotes by Sean Bean

I hate big government, but I really hate a government that doesn't work. So when 'they say we either have to raise taxes or cut core services,' it's actually a 'false choice.'

Quotes by Scott Walker

I promised to empower the taxpayer - instead of a handful of big government union bosses.

Quotes by Scott Walker

I ran for governor because I was worried about my kids' future. Then, I took on the big government union bosses, and we won. They tried to recall me, and we won. They target us again, and we won. We...

Quotes by Scott Walker

Working at a big company sucks - avoid it. Smaller companies are 10 times better for learning.

Quotes by Scott Weiss

I was a big Jersey meat-and-potatoes kind of guy before I got here.

Quotes by Scott Wolf

I have a big affinity for the Coen Brothers.

Quotes by Scott Rudin

I've always been a relatively big history buff. In college, I took a lot of history courses, and when I was in grad school, I liked to audit them.

Quotes by Scott Snyder

Probably the most difficult things were my favorite parts. The make-up and the big fight sequence at the end of the movie were very difficult but really fun and challenging.

Quotes by Scott Speedman

I would love to do a big movie - a 'Marvel' movie.

Quotes by Scott Speedman

I love Andre Braugher, and I'm a big fan of Shawn Ryan.

Quotes by Scott Speedman

When I was younger I wanted to be a big movie star who'd get to be funny on talk shows and then I wanted to retire and write science fiction.

Quotes by Scott Thompson

I remember having computers at my parents' house growing up. We had different desktop PCs, but my first laptop was an IBM ThinkPad laptop. It was big, bulky, slow and terrible.

Quotes by Scott Michael Foster

As big as Metallica are, they're still not like a pop act. As big as they are, they're still not U2 or Lady Gaga. It's still underground.

Quotes by Scott Ian

I'm a big tweeter, especially when 'Scandal' is on, and I started tweeting some other shows.

Quotes by Scott Foley

I'm a big Kevin Sullivan fan.

Quotes by Scott Hall

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.