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Call Quotes

What we call things, and what we're called in return.

This page gathers quotes built around the word "call" - from nicknames people give out to hide forgetfulness, to sharper questions about religious labels and double standards. Related reading: Calling.

Call him wise whose actions, words, and steps are all a clear because to a clear why.

Quotes by Sara Teasdale

Writing is like sewing together what I call these 'buttons,' these bits and pieces.

Quotes by Sandra Cisneros

The second trial was a fair trial. I do not call it a second trial. I call it a fair trial, as opposed to the first trial, which was an unfair trial, a Roman holiday.

Quotes by Sam Sheppard

People call me a hermit. But I'm happy.

Quotes by Sage Stallone

Prior to my call to the Twelve, I served as a medical doctor and surgeon.

Quotes by Russell M. Nelson

I don't call myself Latin, I call myself Puerto Rican.

Quotes by Rosie Perez

I call the discourse of power any discourse that engenders blame, hence guilt, in its recipient.

Quotes by Roland Barthes

It's a gift that we get to do the work that we do to call ourselves artists.

Quotes by Rodney Crowell

Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?

Quotes by Robin Williams

There are schools teaching 'stage decoration' as a subject, and they actually call it that. I say: 'Burn those schools!'

Quotes by Robert Wilson

When a criminal breaks into your home I'll let the liberals call the lawyer. I'm going to call Smith & Wesson.

Quotes by Rick Perry

Live Aid was a baby Woodstock, a child of Woodstock, which I call Globalstock.

Quotes by Richie Havens

I know Mick Jagger wouldn't tour without Keith Richards and call it the Rolling Stones.

Quotes by Richie Sambora

I will always call Darmstadt, Indiana, home.

Quotes by Richard Mourdock

The Obama administration has been unable to call Jerusalem the capital of Israel because the Palestinians want to claim it as their capital in a future state.

Quotes by Richard Grenell

I take my music very serious. I don't call myself a comedian.

Quotes by Rich Brian

I don't think I'd call myself a rapper.

Quotes by Rex Orange County

People call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute.

Quotes by Rebecca West

They call it golf because all the other four letter words were taken.

Quotes by Raymond Floyd

I was in the same class of 100 kids from grade 6 through 12, many of whom I still call friends.

Quotes by Ransom Riggs

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the joke in "I call everyone 'Darling'"?
It's a practical excuse dressed up as charm: "I call everyone 'Darling' because I can't remember their names."
Is there a quote about not identifying as religious?
Yes — a plainly stated one: "I don't know if I would call myself a religious human."
What does the "diva" quote say about gender and perception?
It's a pointed rhetorical question: "Would they call me a diva if I were a guy?" — questioning whether the same behavior gets labeled differently depending on gender.
What's the "Deep Throat" quote about?
It's a short, identity-defining line: "I'm the guy they used to call Deep Throat," referencing the well-known nickname tied to the Watergate scandal.
Where can I find more quotes about phones or getting in touch?
Phone quotes and Contact quotes cover the more literal side of calling someone, while Calling quotes leans into the idea of a personal calling or purpose.

Some entries are self-deprecating one-liners, others poke at how loosely society uses titles like "diva." For more on staying reachable, see Contact or browse Calls.