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Caliber Quotes

What separates good from truly great.

Caliber quotes describe the difference between simply doing something and doing it at a genuinely high level, whether in sport, music, or everyday Character. Several speakers use the word to praise people they respect.

In graduate school, Aubrey Berg at the Cincinnati Conservatory gave me the chance to perform with the best in the country in Broadway caliber productions.

Quotes by Aaron Lazar

People of small caliber are always carping. They are bent on showing their own superiority, their knowledge or prowess or good breeding.

Quotes by Van Wyck Brooks

There's this certain caliber of dancing I was striving for when I was younger, and it's very hard for me to go back and just do it for fun. But I take all other kinds of classes: I take jazz...

Quotes by Summer Glau

The British were keen for 30 caliber guns, did not believe in daylight bombing. American experts said 30 caliber was not enough; we had to have 50 caliber, also said daylight bombing was right provided the planes attacked in formation,...

Quotes by Stuart Symington

Able Quotes

Listen man, Andrei Arlovski is a tough guy, but he hasn't fought the caliber of opponents I've been fighting.

Quotes by Stipe Miocic

You can take a school like the University of Colorado, with a selective admission standard. It has a better caliber student going in, so you ought to have a better caliber coming out.

Quotes by Roy Romer

In the history of photography, we have many masterpieces in terms of black and white books. You have Bresson's 'Decisive Moment,' Frank's 'The Americans'... many masterpieces. But there is nothing to this caliber in color. Well, I think I'll waltz...

Quotes by Ralph Gibson

Admittedly, there will be an awful lot for me to learn, but I want nothing more than to help bring consistent, championship caliber football back to Cleveland.

Quotes by Paul DePodesta

Writing of that caliber spoils you for any other kind of writing for awhile. But that's probably good.

Quotes by Mercedes Ruehl

Character Quotes

I don't think I'm a great singer myself. I'm all right. I've worked with different writers, different producers... I've just been blessed with the caliber of people I've been able to work with.

Quotes by Melanie Chisholm

Character actors are becoming a thing of the past. They're just going by the wayside. They're just cutting through that caliber of acting.

Quotes by Matthew Lillard

Obviously, when you have a quarterback of the caliber of Aaron Rodgers, we're going to have high expectations.

Quotes by Matt LaFleur

Long time no see. I only pray the caliber of your questions has improved.

Quotes by Kevin Smith

John Cena is one of the great WWE talents that I respect most. If I were to end up there, working with someone of his caliber would certainly be a goal and jive with my mission of changing wrestling.

Quotes by Kenny Omega

Fight Quotes

When you keep the caliber of musicians very high in the band, people are going to come and go. Some of them will be people who have to try various things, it's natural.

Quotes by Kathy Mattea

The caliber of play suffered and attendance declined year by year. Interest in college football was exploding, and there was this new game called basketball.

Quotes by John Thorn

I think I failed miserably on NewsRadio. I was very nervous because of the caliber of the cast - especially Dave Foley - so I think I did a terrible job.

Quotes by Janeane Garofalo

I want to fight for a credible organization and face high caliber opponents.

Quotes by Henry Cejudo

The caliber of actors I'm getting to work with and learn from on a daily basis is phenomenal for me as a developing actor.

Quotes by Graham Phillips

Football Quotes

We have built out the diversity of our product teams, and we saw the caliber of our testing and experimentation improve significantly.

Quotes by Gillian Tans

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'caliber' mean in these quotes?
It's used figuratively to describe a high standard of skill or character, such as a musician, dancer, or wrestler respected for their level of talent.
Is there a critical quote about caliber too?
Yes, one quote describes people of small caliber as prone to complaining and self-promotion, using the word as a subtle criticism.
Do these quotes come from athletes?
One references WWE wrestling, but the set also includes musicians and dancers discussing standards in their own crafts.
Why do bands lose members even at a high caliber?
One quote explains that keeping musical standards high naturally means some members move on to try other things, which is treated as normal.
Where can I find more quotes about character and standards?
See our Character page for related reflections on personal standards.

Others use it as a quiet critique, noting how people of small caliber reveal themselves through their behavior. Together these lines make the case that caliber is earned, not claimed.