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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.

I grew up with a big family. I want that. I want to have my own family.

Quotes by Ryan Lochte

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

Quotes by Ryan Lochte

The swimming community is really small, but why can't it be as big as the NBA or the NFL?

Quotes by Ryan Lochte

All my work, really, is based on my brothers and sisters. I had so many adventures with them and a big part of the work is to recreate those. It's easy for me to be around a lot of people,...

Quotes by Ryan McGinley

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

Ultimately, I'd love to see a legacy company that has alumni that come out of it and go on to create other big things. A maple-syrup mafia, a HootSuite mafia.

Quotes by Ryan Holmes

Whether it's running for president or trying to win an Oscar, campaigning is a must and relationships are a big part of that. It's about who you know to rally behind you.

Quotes by Ryan Kavanaugh

The Big Ten championship game is one of our goals year in and year out. So that’s just the focus.

Quotes by Ryan Day

I would say I was jock. I went to Sierra College. I was a big baseball player. Getting into the MLB was my dream - to become a left-handed pitcher for the Yankees. That's what I was hoping, but life...

Quotes by Ryan Guzman

When I studied at Juilliard, I did a lot of pushups and became this diesel machine. I was really big and was like, 'This is not a good look for an ingenue.'

Quotes by Rutina Wesley

'True Blood' allows you to be big, so it's almost like you're on stage, and I'm comfortable with that.

Quotes by Rutina Wesley

The real big stars only keep this up for about seven years.

Quotes by Ruud van Nistelrooy

People wanted to do science outside of classical institutions like universities or big corporations, so we embraced it.

Quotes by Ryan Bethencourt

I'm a big supporter of President Obama.

Quotes by Russell Simmons

Superstorm Sandy inflicted havoc and heartache throughout the Northeast, hitting the Big Apple and its surrounding coastal towns hard.

Quotes by Russel Honore

My desk is right next to my bed. So I sit on my bed. I write in a big notebook which is on the desk. And if I feel drowsy, I just have to slide into bed.

Quotes by Ruskin Bond

Five years of Republicans' failed energy policies have resulted in Americans paying twice as much at the pump as they did in 2001, while big oil companies make triple the profits.

Quotes by Russ Carnahan

I've always loved the writing of Aaron Sorkin. He cleverly intersperses big issues alongside personal relationships.

Quotes by Rupert Evans

I think that what drives most of us as human beings is the want for something. You might have a hope, or a big dream, or a goal that you haven't yet achieved.

Quotes by Rupert Friend

I am a really big Harry Potter fan and I've seen all the sets, I've lived Harry Potter and I don't think it's destroyed the books at all, I think it's really spot on.

Quotes by Rupert Grint

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.