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Destroys Quotes

Short lines on ruin, loss, and what time undoes

These quotes are terse but pointed, treating destruction as something time, nations, or even nourishment can bring. The theme fits with our conflict quotes collection.

The dissolution of the nation destroys the national religion, and dethrones the national deity.

Quotes by William Robertson Smith

I'm not going to be one of those interviewers that forensically destroys someone.

Quotes by Richard Quest

Time destroys everything.

Quotes by Monica Bellucci

What feeds me destroys me.

Quotes by Christopher Marlowe

Also Quotes

A pioneer destroys things and calls it civilization.

Quotes by Charles Marion Russell

The poison of selfishness destroys the world.

Quotes by Catherine of Siena

Conflict, when mismanaged, destroys.

Quotes by Benjamin Watson

What nourishes me also destroys me.

Quotes by Angelina Jolie

Communism destroys democracy. Democracy can also destroy Communism.

Quotes by Andre Malraux

Frequently Asked Questions

What short truths do these destroys quotes express?
They express terse observations about how time, dissolution, and even nourishment can bring destruction.
Is there a paradox among these quotes?
Yes, one quote notes that what feeds a person can also destroy them, capturing a recurring tension.
Do any quotes discuss national identity being destroyed?
Yes, one quote links the dissolution of a nation to the destruction of its religion and the dethroning of its deity.
Is journalism mentioned in this collection?
Yes, one speaker distances themselves from interviewers who forensically destroy their subjects.
Where can I read more quotes about conflict and loss?
See our conflict quotes page for related reflections.

One paradoxical line notes that what feeds a person can also destroy them, capturing a common tension in these sayings. For related themes, see our civilization quotes page.