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Curry Quotes

One word, three very different meanings.

Curry means different things depending on the sentence, a dish with real history, a basketball star's surname, or a political phrase about winning favor. These quotes cover all three. See our Bird quotes for related sports lines.

A hunk of beef raised on Scottish moorland has a very different ecological footprint from one created in an intensive feedlot using concentrated cereal feed, and a wild venison or rabbit casserole is arguably greener than a vegetable curry.

Quotes by Tristram Stuart

London was a spice mecca. The first recipe for curry in English was actually published in 1747.

Quotes by Tom Parker Bowles

I'm a curry and rice girl.

Quotes by Shenaz Treasury

Steph Curry is special in terms of the kind of competitor he is.

Quotes by Nick Saban

Arguably Quotes

No feature of the Obama presidency has been sadder than its constant efforts to divide us, to curry favor with some Americans by castigating others.

Quotes by Mitch Daniels

The greatest set shooter ever? Larry Joe Bird. Period. The best coming off screen? Reginald Miller. And the best off the dribble? Steph Curry.

Quotes by Jalen Rose

I really like rustic mediterranean cooking. And I like trying out curry takeaways.

Quotes by Jack Dee

When I started my career, I started with black comics: Bruce Bruce, Mark Curry, Bill Bellamy. It takes all kinds of influences.

Quotes by Iliza Shlesinger

After a few days of vegetable curry I crave my husband's home-made pizza.

Quotes by Alice Roberts

Frequently Asked Questions

How many different meanings of curry show up in these quotes?
Three main ones: the dish and its culinary history, the surname of basketball player Steph Curry, and the political phrase to curry favor with certain groups. It's a good example of how one word can carry very different weight.
Is there a quote about curry's culinary history?
Yes, one notes that London was once a spice mecca and that the first English-language curry recipe was published there in 1747, tying the dish to a specific historical moment.
Does any quote mention Steph Curry the basketball player?
There's a quote calling Steph Curry special for the kind of competitor he is, praising his mentality on the court rather than just his skill.
Is there a political use of the phrase curry favor in this collection?
Yes, one criticizes a presidency for repeatedly trying to curry favor with some Americans by criticizing others, using the phrase in its classic idiomatic sense.
Where can I find more quotes about food, sports, or politics?
Visit our Best quotes and Bird quotes pages for related themes.

From London's 1747 curry recipe to a sharp critique of politicians who curry favor selectively, this collection shows how versatile the word really is. Explore Best quotes and Black quotes for more.