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Cliches Quotes

Overused lines, freshly quoted

These quotes poke fun at tired phrases while admitting that Breaking free of them isn't always easy for writers.

Let's have some new cliches.

Quotes by Samuel Goldwyn

I like to keep breaking the typecast and cliches.

Quotes by Kirti Kulhari

Cliches are cliches because they are true.

Quotes by Harsha Bhogle

Cliches and adjectives permeated my prose.

Quotes by Dick Schaap

Adjectives Quotes

Most of my cliches aren't original.

Quotes by Chuck Knox

I'm one of the cliches that has grown up.

Quotes by Charles Olson

I'm terrified of cliches.

Quotes by Anthony Doerr

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these quotes against using cliches?
Not entirely; while some call for fresher phrasing, others admit cliches often stick around because they're fundamentally accurate.
Do any writers admit to using cliches themselves?
Yes, one speaker confesses that cliches and overused adjectives crept into their own writing more than they intended.
What's a playful take on cliches in this collection?
One quote wishes aloud for entirely new cliches, a light way of admitting the old ones have worn thin.
Is breaking away from typecasting mentioned here?
Yes, one quote links breaking cliches to Breaking typecasting, treating both as part of avoiding predictable creative choices.
What other lighthearted topics fit alongside cliches?
Our Funny quotes collection offers more playful lines in a similar spirit.

Others argue cliches survive precisely Because they capture something true, even if the wording feels worn out.