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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'm not a big crier.

Quotes by Nelly

I'm channelling my 14-year-old self. She's thinking about putting on her big hoop earrings and baggy pants and going to the mall downtown.

Quotes by Nelly Furtado

My idea of horses is from when I grew up on a farm. They were big, and they were dumb.

Quotes by Nelsan Ellis

At one time musical theater, particularly in the '40s and '50s, was a big source of pop songs. That's how musical theater started, really - it was just a way of linking several pop songs for the stage.

Quotes by Neil Tennant

She's been a smack addict, she's had big success in Europe in the '70s, and she's lost everything. She's been rediscovered in the '80s, and as we meet her she's just about to sign a new recording contract.

Quotes by Neil Tennant

I think we've come a long way since then. The big thing that changed was when ecstasy came along in Britain.

Quotes by Neil Tennant

A lot of parts of L.A. are interchangeable with suburbs in Joburg. Very big, ostentatious houses with palm trees and lawns. Lawns are very important. Never underestimate lawns.

Quotes by Neill Blomkamp

I'm not a big Woody Allen fan, but thought 'Husbands and Wives' was great.

Quotes by Nell Freudenberger

I love Buster Keaton. I was a big fan of the stunt shows at Universal Studios. I'm a huge Cirque du Soleil nut.

Quotes by Neil Patrick Harris

I tend to be on the quiet side. I think I would have been bigger if I had a big mouth.

Quotes by Neil Sedaka

In fact, Moon came on tour with us for a bit just before a big festival in Brighton, I think.

Quotes by Neil Innes

There is no hit formula to make it big in Bollywood.

Quotes by Neha Kakkar

People have made me so big now, which I never thought I can be as a female singer.

Quotes by Neha Kakkar

Why the hell do we make such a big deal out of things that shouldn't be a big deal?

Quotes by Neil Cavuto

My dad was a big believer in treating people well, oftentimes even when he himself wasn't well.

Quotes by Neil Cavuto

We forget the little things, so it's no wonder some of us screw up the big things.

Quotes by Neil Cavuto

Saath Saath' was my first big mistake!

Quotes by Neena Gupta

I had enjoyed 'Big Boss.'

Quotes by Neena Gupta

What I went through in personal life had a big impression on my professional choices.

Quotes by Neena Gupta

My favourite place to write is at my desk in my house in the mountains of Crete. I produce more there because one big distraction is missing: the Internet.

Quotes by Neal Asher

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.