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Clumsy Quotes

On awkward moments, from surfing lessons to world affairs.

This page collects quotes describing clumsiness in different settings, from an attempted surf trip in Brazil to the sweep of history itself.

Patients know in a heartbeat if they're getting a clumsy exam.

Quotes by Abraham Verghese

History seems to be so clumsy.

Quotes by Robert Johnson

International relationships are preordained to be clumsy gestures based on imperfect knowledge.

Quotes by Rebecca West

Trump is not charismatic. He is artless and politically clumsy and wears his egotism on his sleeve.

Quotes by Lionel Shriver

Accident Quotes

I tried surfing once in Brazil, but I'm kind of clumsy.

Quotes by Lee Pace

I'm a tomboy and quite clumsy, so I'm more like the anti-sexy icon.

Quotes by Kimberley Nixon

I'm not clumsy, I'm accident-prone!

Quotes by Daniel Radcliffe

I'm not clumsy, I'm just accident prone.

Quotes by Daniel Radcliffe

I need poise. I'm just so clumsy that it would kind of save me a lot.

Quotes by Brea Grant

Based Quotes

At 15 I was very clumsy, big feet and my footwork wasn’t great. I was definitely not quick.

Quotes by Alex de Minaur

Frequently Asked Questions

What situations do these clumsy quotes describe?
They cover clumsiness in sports like surfing, in the sweep of history, in international diplomacy, and in one politician's public manner.
Does a quote here comment on a political figure?
Yes, one commentator describes a political figure as artless and politically clumsy; it's presented as one recorded opinion, not an endorsement of any view.
Is clumsiness only about physical movement?
No, several quotes use clumsy more broadly, describing awkward diplomatic gestures and even history itself as clumsy in how it unfolds.
Is there a lighthearted, personal clumsy quote?
Yes, one speaker admits to being clumsy after trying surfing once in Brazil, a relatable, self-deprecating moment.
What other quotes share this reflective tone on history and self?
You might enjoy the Brazil quotes collection for more travel-related reflections.

One quote bluntly critiques a politician's public manner as artless and clumsy, presented here simply as one commentator's recorded opinion, not an endorsement.