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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 cobs were delivered to a big pile. We were one of the first to feed corn cobs to cattle.

Quotes by Orville Redenbacher

The idea that either individuals or organisations are 'too big to fail' or that the tech and start-up sector is somehow different is wrong.

Quotes by Ory Okolloh

I'm trying to mix the cool, independent stuff with the big stuff, but it's been difficult finding the right roles. It's been an interesting ride as far as my career pendulum is concerned.

Quotes by Orlando Bloom

I think that its easy to think of the environment as all doom and gloom and that, 'What can we do, it's too late. And the polar bears are gone, and everything is gone.' But really, just the little steps...

Quotes by Orlando Bloom

As a young actor, I found myself in all these movies at once, with two big trilogies and a Cameron Crowe film and working with Ridley Scott a couple of times.

Quotes by Orlando Bloom

I'm a big fan of David Attenborough, who I think is the most adventurous of the nature program presenters.

Quotes by Oona Chaplin

The first thing I look at with a project isn't who's directing, whether it's a big film; it's the character and whether I want to tell her story.

Quotes by Ophelia Lovibond

My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with.

Oprah Winfrey

I like to say I've been working on big data for so long, it used to be small data when I started working on it.

Quotes by Oren Etzioni

I'm a big country fan.

Quotes by Orianthi

Getting ready for a tour is a big process, and I enjoy every part of it.

Quotes by Orianthi

I'd like to believe that 'The Apprentice' was a big hit because I was such a superstar in the first season.

Quotes by Omarosa Manigault Newman

I'm pretty sure that the world doesn't know that I am a 'Big Brother' superfan.

Quotes by Omarosa Manigault Newman

We've seen many heroes from Jamaica, you know, and to be put in that class or to be looked upon on that level is overwhelming. It's pretty big shoes to fill, you know. I'm a size eight, but I'll try...

Quotes by OMI

I'm a big soccer fan, so any soccer player that I meet, I always get star struck. I've met a lot of big stars - Justin Timberlake, Michael Buble - and I don't ever get starstruck, but when I met...

Quotes by Olly Murs

To be the most successful male from 'The X Factor' is a big achievement, and I'm chuffed with that.

Quotes by Olly Murs

There is a big difference between using V.C. money that you blow and spending your own personal money.

Quotes by Omar Amanat

I was a big fan of Super Troopers, so working with the Broken Lizard guys was so much fun.

Quotes by Olivia Munn

Arsenal is a great club - the facilities are wonderful - but I feel it is a club that takes big care before signing a player, notably considering human values.

Quotes by Olivier Giroud

I don't want to big myself up, but goals like mine leave a mark on history because they're rare.

Quotes by Olivier Giroud

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.