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Close Proximity Quotes

On what changes when people, places, or ideas sit close together.

These Close Proximity quotes cover varied ground, from European immigrant families learning languages out of necessity to touring musicians navigating shared space on the road. The theme touches on connection much like Believe quotes touches on conviction.

My parents are European immigrants. And I think as Europeans there are so many languages in close proximity that it's part of the culture to try to learn at least one other language. So my parents really encourage it in...

Quotes by Stana Katic

My mum's from Broome, so I'm a saltwater person - Aboriginal people are either freshwater, saltwater or desert mob. So I always feel much more comfortable in close proximity to the beach, even if I'm not necessarily in the water.

Quotes by Shari Sebbens

In America, people rarely stay in the town where they grew up, rarely stay in close proximity to their parents throughout their lives. You rarely find parents in their old age being taken care of by their children.

Quotes by Robert Benton

Prior to Katrina, the South Bronx and New Orleans' Ninth Ward had a lot in common. Both were largely populated by poor people of color, both hotbeds of cultural innovation: think hip-hop and jazz. Both are waterfront communities that host...

Quotes by Majora Carter

Able Quotes

My close proximity to many of the newsmakers can give me a different perspective about people in politics and what they might say than others who don't know them.

Quotes by Greta Van Susteren

One of my reasons for living in California is its close proximity to Mexico. The Latin influence is in every corner of the community. My love of Spanish music hasn't wavered since the '50s. I could hear the blues voicing...

Quotes by Eric Burdon

The club shows are really intense and powerful, but for a shorter time, and the audiences are in close proximity than when I'm performing at The Palace Theatre.

Quotes by Deborah Cox

Except for naval and air exercises, our military should be stationed on American soil, where service men and women can lead normal lives in close proximity to family and friends.

Quotes by Camille Paglia

I deeply believe in pluralism. I believe in the close proximity of multiple systems or agnostic systems.

Quotes by Ben Nicholson

Age Quotes

I love to think on my feet, and I love to be able to feel from a close proximity how things are going.

Quotes by Ashley McBryde

When you're on tour you definitely don't want lots of arguments. It's very important that everybody gets on because you're in close proximity a great deal of the time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'close proximity' refer to across these quotes?
It covers both physical and cultural closeness, from European immigrant families learning languages out of necessity to touring musicians navigating shared space for long stretches. The page treats proximity as something that shapes behavior, not just geography.
Is there a quote about touring or working closely with others?
Yes, one notes how important it is that everyone gets along on tour, since close proximity for extended periods makes friction unavoidable. It's a practical, relationship-focused use of the theme.
Why would someone search for Close Proximity quotes?
Readers researching cultural identity, immigration, or shared-living dynamics often want language addressing how nearness affects people, which this page covers more specifically than general closeness quotes. It connects to Believe quotes through its focus on connection.
Does this page touch on place-based identity as well as relationships?
Yes, one quote compares two historically similar, culturally rich neighborhoods, showing how close proximity to certain conditions can shape community identity. It broadens the theme beyond personal relationships into place and culture.
What's a related page for the comfort-in-closeness angle here?
Age quotes offers an adjacent read for anyone interested in how comfort and familiarity develop over time. It complements this page's focus on closeness shaping daily experience.

For related ideas about comfort and familiarity, Age quotes and Able quotes offer adjacent reading. Each quote here reflects on how physical or cultural closeness shapes daily life.