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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.

You don't want to dream too big in case it doesn't happen.

Quotes by Samara Weaving

Marseille has a big Muslim community. The good thing is it is a melting point: all nationalities in there. Everyone is fine with each other. It is really close to North Africa, to Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, so a lot of...

Quotes by Samir Nasri

I'm a big lover of Shakespeare. In fact, the only plays that I've ever done professionally in New York have been Shakespearian.

Quotes by Samira Wiley

I've had projects before where everyone says 'This is going to be the big thing,' and it doesn't really turn out to be. Then there is a little project you do and forget about, and then it comes out, and...

Quotes by Samm Levine

The big thing that Moneypenny changed was the amount of charity work that I was able to be involved with.

Quotes by Samantha Bond

One of the things the novel can do is address big questions in ways that are accessible to people. It's not that I want to teach people, but these are the things that interest me, and this is my medium...

Quotes by Samantha Harvey

I'm not going to give it the big 'I am' now that I'm a New York Times bestseller.

Quotes by Samantha Shannon

J. K. Rowling is one of my favourite authors, and I really admire how she created this big wizarding world. But I think our books are very, very different, and I don't think there can be a next J. K....

Quotes by Samantha Shannon

What I like about Oxford is how small it is; it's really more of a big town than a city.

Quotes by Samantha Shannon

I didn't set out to be famous; if I'd wanted that, I would have gone on 'Big Brother.'

Quotes by Sam Worthington

I know many actresses who started big but were sent packing, as they couldn't sustain the momentum. I am in this for the long haul.

Quotes by Samantha Akkineni

I am a big PETA supporter, and their East Coast headquarters is the Sam Simon building, and their West Coast headquarters is in the Bob Barker building.

Quotes by Sam Simon

Boxing should probably be banned. But until then, I'm a big fan.

Quotes by Sam Simon

I've made lots of big decisions in my life that have shocked people.

Quotes by Sam Taylor-Johnson

There are certainly things labels can still provide that indie artists can't. They can pave the way to radio and pay big bucks for promotion.

Quotes by Sam Tsui

I want to try and work in different genres with different types of actors, on small movies and big movies.

Quotes by Sam Mendes

I deliberately, in a way, went for something that was a huge challenge and was a big period film. I was excited about the canvas on which I could tell the story as much as the story itself.

Quotes by Sam Mendes

I'm not big on Champagne, but I'd take along a bottle of Cristal to pop for when the boat comes to the rescue.

Quotes by Sam Neill

If you're making a horror film, it's very important that you have lots of quiet, suspensey, don't-know-what's-happening stuff before you get the big fright.

Quotes by Sam Neill

When you get too big a majority, you're immediately in trouble.'

Quotes by Sam Rayburn

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.