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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.

When the Americans advance, we harass and retreat, fire from new positions and then retreat again. If the attacking force is too big, we call for support.

Quotes by Muqtada al Sadr

I'd say a big transition as a kid was when I started to listen to Good Charlotte. They were like a rap-to-rock/punk group.

Quotes by Murda Beatz

I always wanted children but I was scared. Being responsible for a baby is such a big thing so I was nervous!

Quotes by Motsi Mabuse

I've got a big mummy heart.

Quotes by Motsi Mabuse

Strictly is the master of all dance programmes. It's so big!

Quotes by Motsi Mabuse

Movies are a big part of our Indian culture.

Quotes by MS Dhoni

I listened to Pablo Casals, which was a big change for me. Without hearing Casals, I would never have advanced as I did.

Quotes by Mstislav Rostropovich

Turing was fearless. He's extremely direct, which can be seen as socially awkward, and that becomes both his big obstacle but also, in many ways, his strength.

Quotes by Morten Tyldum

I lost agents and managers because I turned down big movies that were smutty.

Quotes by Morgan Brittany

It can have an enormous effect because big budget movies can have big budget perks, and small budget movies have no perks, but what is the driving force, of course, is the script, and your part in it.

Quotes by Morgan Freeman

I am a big believer in the power of journalism; it's a heroic pursuit.

Quotes by Morgan Neville

I'm not a big country guy even though I'm from Nashville. I like some songs, but I wouldn't turn on a country radio station or anything.

Quotes by Mookie Betts

'True School' is one great big reminder. It's a reminder to everybody in that middle school bracket that was in school when playing hard to get was out.

Quotes by Monie Love

Friendship is an arrangement by which we undertake to exchange small favors for big ones.

Quotes by Montesquieu

When you're in front of the camera, for a small budget or a big budget movie, there's no difference.

Quotes by Monica Bellucci

I like both movies and TV, so I don't have some big grand plan.

Quotes by Molly Shannon

I went to NYU drama school, so I was a very serious actress. I used to do monologues with a Southern accent, and I was really into drama and drama school. And then, in my last year of drama school,...

Quotes by Molly Shannon

I grew up mostly with classical, big band, and a lot of Irish music - I really didn't start listening to rock and roll until I was maybe sixteen.

Quotes by Moira Kelly

Money's not important to me. Movie star acknowledgement is not important to me. I don't want to be a big studio actress. I don't want to be in the limelight.

Quotes by Moira Kelly

I never thought about what I would write. I just come from such a big family of storytellers.

Quotes by Molly Antopol

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.