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Broadened Quotes

On growth, exposure, and widened horizons.

These broadened quotes trace how new friendships, careers, or roles can reshape someone's outlook entirely. For related reflections on change over time, see our Age quotes page.

I made friends with a boy who was a communist when I was 13 and that broadened my political views, but it also brought me into conflict with my father who was very Right-wing.

Quotes by Vince Cable

After forty years in the lab, I was asked in 1991 to become president of The Rockefeller University. Unlike a working scientist, being president for seven years provided an opportunity to interact with scientists in many different fields and broadened...

Quotes by Torsten Wiesel

The Western day is indeed nearing when the inner science of self-control will be found as necessary as the outer conquest of nature. This new Atomic Age will see men's minds sobered and broadened by the now scientifically indisputable truth...

Quotes by Paramahansa Yogananda

For a long time, with a lot of women of the trans experience on television, people have only got to see one aspect of their life. With 'Pose,' it's broadened the scale.

Quotes by Mj Rodriguez

Acting Quotes

We live in a world that has narrowed into a neighborhood before it has broadened into a brotherhood.

Quotes by Lyndon B. Johnson

I've been doing theatre for years, but film acting has broadened my horizon.

Quotes by Jim Sarbh

I always loved LeAnn Rimes and especially Clint Black for his soulfulness. As I've gotten older, my influences have broadened - John Mayer, Michael Buble, Stevie Wonder, Keith Urban, Stevie Ray Vaughn, the Beatles - all of these artists have...

Quotes by Hunter Hayes

About fifteen miles above New Orleans the river goes very slowly. It has broadened out there until it is almost a sea and the water is yellow with the mud of half a continent. Where the sun strikes it, it...

Quotes by Frank Yerby

Living at the YMCA in Harlem dramatically broadened my view of the world.

Quotes by Constance Baker Motley

Age Quotes

All of my films have changed my life. I've met so many people and broadened my world view.

Quotes by Carol Kane

I suppose being a bit of an antisocial weirdo definitely honed my skills as a soloist. It gave me a lot more opportunities to solo lots of easy routes, which in turn broadened my comfort zone quite a bit and...

Quotes by Alex Honnold

Frequently Asked Questions

What experiences "broadened" perspective in these quotes?
Friendships, career changes, and leadership roles are all credited with widening someone's political views or personal outlook.
Does a childhood friendship appear in these quotes?
Yes, one speaker recalls a friendship at age 13 that broadened political views and caused early conflict with a parent.
How did a university presidency broaden one speaker's view?
After decades in a lab, taking on a university leadership role opened opportunities to interact with people outside their usual scientific circle.
Has television broadened representation, according to these quotes?
One quote credits a show with expanding how audiences see the range of transgender experiences on screen.
Where can I read more quotes about acting and personal growth?
Explore our Acting quotes or Being quotes pages for related reflections.

From theatre stages to laboratories, broadened experience shapes how people see the world. Explore Acting quotes or Being quotes next.