Logo - Feel The Words

Corner Quotes

Every corner holds a little bit of history.

A recurring idea here is the corner as a place tied to memory and belonging, whether that's a childhood neighborhood, a favorite spot at a gathering, or an entire region shaped like a geographic corner. This sense of place connects well with our Around quotes.

I have been traveling to every corner of the great state of Florida. I've met some great people and we've had an honest discussion about the failures of Washington.

Quotes by Adam Hasner

I'm like Jane Austen - I work on the corner of the dining table.

Quotes by A. N. Wilson

In the deep corner of my heart, I'm a Chicagoan, but it's been covered over by 20 years of living in the Bay Area.

Quotes by W. Kamau Bell

If there's a kids' corner at a party, that's where you'll find me.

Quotes by Toni Garrn

Always Quotes

My first district was Northwest Iowa. In 2002, it became North Central Iowa hooking around Des Moines down to the south, clear up to the northeast corner of the state.

Quotes by Tom Latham

In all my years in 'Countdown's' Dictionary Corner, the subject most guaranteed to rankle with our viewers is the presence of Americanisms in the dictionary.

Quotes by Susie Dent

I had the chance to visit all 56 counties in Montana in my pickup. You can put Washington, D.C., in one corner of our state and put Chicago in the other corner, and that's the size of my congressional district.

Quotes by Steve Daines

My dad grew up in a little place near Charleston called Moncks Corner.

Quotes by Stephen Thompson

My target is to score in every match here at the 2012 Olympics. I am hoping to land on target with my penalty corner shots at crucial moments.

Quotes by Sandeep Singh

Around Quotes

I've got Pat 'HD' Barry in my corner.

Quotes by Rose Namajunas

You back a big cat into a corner and somebody is going to get bloody.

Quotes by Ron Perlman

We came around the corner, I kissed her and after I kissed her she relaxed. And then I grabbed her and kissed her again and she was shocked! And that was what we wanted.

Quotes by Rod Steiger

It started off at a club called Disobey, around the corner from where I live.

Quotes by Richard D. James

In the little town where I live in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, we now have a 'Public Safety Complex' around the corner from what used to be our hokey Andy Griffith-esque fire station.

Quotes by Rachel Maddow

Basketball Quotes

We have a queen-size bed and the dog sleeps in the middle. John and I are sort of these little quotation marks on either corner.

Quotes by Rachael Ray

I grew up playing basketball and eating hot dogs on the corner.

Quotes by Prince Royce

Find new ways to spread the word of God to every corner of the world.

Quotes by Pope Francis

And all around is the desert; a corner of the mournful kingdom of sand.

Quotes by Pierre Loti

No one has a corner on success. It is his who pays the price.

Quotes by Orison Swett Marden

Because Quotes

Mahalia Jackson, I grew up around the corner from in Chicago.

Quotes by Nichelle Nichols

You may also like

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "corner" mean across these quotes?
It ranges from a literal city street corner to a more emotional sense of an inner corner of the heart still tied to a hometown.
Is there a quote about growing up in a specific city?
Yes, more than one speaker references growing up around Chicago, describing specific streets and musical memories tied to that corner of the city.
Do any quotes mention political districts or regions?
Yes, one quote describes how a congressional district's shape changed over time, using "corner" to describe the state's geography.
Is there a lighter, more social use of the word corner here?
Yes, one line simply describes always heading straight for the party's designated kids' area, a small and relatable social detail.
Where can I find more quotes about belonging or place?
Our Around quotes page covers related ideas about surroundings and familiar places.

Other lines get specific about real cities and districts, showing how a corner can define both a personal identity and a political boundary. For lighter reading, browse our Always quotes or Because quotes.