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Closely Quotes

On watching, studying, and staying close to something.

Closely covers a surprising range of ground in this set - luck and misfortune described as tightly bound together, and years spent studying politicians closely enough to know their patterns.

Anything looked at closely becomes wonderful.

Quotes by A. R. Ammons

Luck and misfortune are closely intertwined.

Quotes by Thomas Muller

I have studied many politicians closely.

Quotes by Sayaji Shinde

I regard you with an indifference closely bordering on aversion.

Quotes by Robert Louis Stevenson

Anything Quotes

The Premier League is a very closely contested league.

Quotes by Alisson

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the quote about luck and misfortune say?
It describes luck and misfortune as closely intertwined, suggesting the two are harder to separate than most people assume.
Is there a quote about closely studying politicians?
Yes, one speaker says they've studied many politicians closely, implying a long, careful attention to public figures' patterns and behavior.
What does the indifference quote mean by 'closely bordering'?
It describes a feeling of indifference so close to aversion that the two nearly overlap, showing how thin the line between not caring and disliking can be. Our indifference quotes explore that further.
Is there a sports quote using the word closely?
Yes, one line calls the Premier League a very closely contested league, pointing to how tight competition can get between top teams. See our league quotes for more.
What ties these closely quotes together thematically?
They all use closely to describe tight relationships between things - luck and misfortune, attention and observation, or competitors in a race.

There's also a sharper edge to the word, in a line about indifference so close to aversion the two nearly overlap, and a nod to how tight a league race can get when every match matters.