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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.

Indeed, the big U.S. error after 9/11 was to treat Pakistan as if it were an ally. With an ally, it is possible to assume a large degree of policy overlap. With Pakistan, no such assumption can be made.

Quotes by Richard N. Haass

There's a pattern in Bush 43's presidency of being attracted to the big and the bold, and my whole reading of him is that he was instinctively uncomfortable with what you might call a modulated foreign policy - a foreign...

Quotes by Richard N. Haass

I don't think I have had a big break, although joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1986 opened up new horizons.

Quotes by Richard McCabe

Amnesty is a big billboard, a flashing billboard, to the rest of the world that we don't really mean our immigration law.

Quotes by Richard Lamm

I had a group of Hispanic Americans come into my office in 1976 who worked in a Denver packing plant. They had just been fired by their employer who turned around and hired illegal aliens for a lot less money....

Quotes by Richard Lamm

The elephants were being slaughtered in masses. Some were even killed in the vicinity of big tourist hotels.

Quotes by Richard Leakey

I think you get in trouble if you make experimental big studio films.

Quotes by Richard Linklater

I am actually 7 foot and and one-half inches tall. I say Seven two because it's easier. Unlike some tall skinny guys I am really 'big' weighing around 350 pounds.

Quotes by Richard Kiel

Directors who turn into big babies and shut out criticism stop learning.

Quotes by Richard King

Roddick can challenge him as well if he serves big consistently for the entire match. If he does that, then he is tough to break even for a guy like Federer.

Quotes by Richard Krajicek

I always liked serve-and-volley players and big athletes.

Quotes by Richard Krajicek

Rachmaninov's hands were big. My hands are small. But only hands small.

Quotes by Richard Hyung-ki Joo

Winning the Pulitzer is not that big a deal. I have seen hundreds of plays that have won the prize and you couldn't sit half way through it. The Pulitzer is a common prize that means very little.

Quotes by Richard Harris

There is a lot of things to weigh up when a transfer happens, and money is a big factor.

Quotes by Richard Gough

I paint on the ground. I paint with sticks, with big paint cans, and whatever else falls in it. Basically, what I'm doing is capturing unbridled emotion and putting it on canvas. It's like capturing lightning in a bottle.

Quotes by Richard Grieco

I was big and fat and had weird parents.

Quotes by Richard Griffiths

The Muslim Prophet Mohammed was a big believer in charity and firmly established helping those in need as a basis of the religion.

Quotes by Richard Engel

The first director I ever worked with on 'Thrones,' he had a big hand in casting me. He said he cast me because there was a bit of an Alec Guinness about me, but a very dangerous Alec Guinness.

Quotes by Richard Dormer

In scale, 'Fortitude' is just as big as 'Game of Thrones.' It's equally as epic - it's just starting out.

Quotes by Richard Dormer

The big gamble in 'Focus' - it's a Will Smith movie that dares to be small.

Quotes by Richard Corliss

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.