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Difference Quotes

On contrast, conflict, and the small actions that add up.

This page gathers quotes on difference in its many senses—conflicts rooted in belief rather than politics, the contrast between two very different cities, and the small, individual actions that end up mattering most.

Even when I was little and going on auditions, it was clear who was there because they wanted to be there, and who was there because their stage parents were making them be there. There was a major difference.

Quotes by Wil Wheaton

Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.

Quotes by Wendell Phillips

The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.

Quotes by Wayne Gretzky

It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees.

Quotes by Wangari Maathai

Architects, sculptors painters, we all must return to the crafts! For art is not a 'profession.' There is no essential difference between the artist and the craftsman. The artist is an exalted craftsman.

Quotes by Walter Gropius

The deepest difference between religions is not that between polytheism and monotheism.

Quotes by Walter Kaufmann

It made a big difference to my match stamina. I couldn't imagine I would have been so energetic during the match - it really gave me a welcomed extra boost!

Quotes by Vladimir Kramnik

I take a lot of personal pride and motivation to be able to make a difference in areas that may fall through the cracks in R&D across the industry.

Quotes by Vivek Ramaswamy

So why in the world would anyone support the unethical, failed use of embryonic stem cells instead of the ethical, successful use of adult stem cells? Because they do not know the difference.

Quotes by Virginia Foxx

Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.

Quotes by Virginia Satir

We can stay in Afghanistan and the Middle East forever, and it won't make a difference.

Quotes by Virgil Goode

It's a very distinct difference between Romney and Obama and myself.

Quotes by Virgil Goode

The difference between Obama and Romney is the difference between tweedledum and tweedledee.

Quotes by Virgil Goode

What is the difference between unethical and ethical advertising? Unethical advertising uses falsehoods to deceive the public; ethical advertising uses truth to deceive the public.

Quotes by Vilhjalmur Stefansson

There's a difference between batting at number four position and batting in the lower order.

Quotes by Vijay Shankar

There's a difference between publicity and marketing. A lot of writers don't realize how much marketing goes on beyond the scenes, with sales reps and advanced reading copies, all that stuff that happens months before a book is published.

Quotes by Victoria Strauss

Both YouKu and Tudou do original content for a number of years, and we position it based on our difference in terms of age demographic. And so the content itself is really more suitable for the brand itself.

Quotes by Victor Koo

The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer.

Quotes by Victor Borge

Be where the acting is. I live in Houston. Dallas is 4 1/2 hours away. I let them know there's no difference.

Quotes by Vic Mignogna

The difference between a top-flight creative man and the hack is his ability to express powerful meanings indirectly.

Quotes by Vance Packard

Frequently Asked Questions

What different kinds of "difference" do these quotes explore?
This mix covers an opinion comparing quarrels over religion and politics, a personal observation about the difference between two cities, and the idea that small individual actions can make a real difference.
Is there a quote comparing quarrels over religion and politics?
Yes - presented as the speaker's own opinion: "Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics."
Does a quote describe a personal experience of difference between two cities?
Yes: "The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them."
Is there a quote about small individual actions making a difference?
Yes: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees."
Where can I find more related quotes?
For more, see our Make and Between quotes pages.

It also touches on distinctions within belief systems themselves—see our big and know quotes for more.