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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.

In general, Barack Hussein Obama brings us face to face with the discomfort our society feels with this idea of difference.

Quotes by Uzodinma Iweala

Speed is a great asset; but it's greater when it's combined with quickness - and there's a big difference.

Quotes by Ty Cobb

The biggest difference from Hawaii and Alabama would probably be there's no beaches. But other than that, the people are very nice.

Quotes by Tua Tagovailoa

Every clinical encounter is an opportunity to generate social capital. Even in situations where patient needs are complex or seemingly insurmountable, it is the empathy and goodwill which makes the difference.

Quotes by Tony Tan

I don't sing to people. I sing for them. I told that once to Elvis Presley. He bought it. After that Elvis sang not to but for the audience. A subtle difference.

Quotes by Tony Martin

Make a difference about something other than yourselves.

Quotes by Toni Morrison

I'm just glad I can make a difference in someone's life.

Quotes by Tommy Chong

There's a difference... between the kind of woman you would bang and the kind of woman you would marry.

Quotes by Tom Leykis

The main difference between listening to music on a computer and listening to music on vinyl or disc is not sound quality or even portability; it's that when you listen to music on a computer, you listen to music on...

Quotes by Tom Junod

Libertarians recognize the difference between adults and children, as well as differences between normal adults and adults who are insane or mentally hindered or retarded.

Quotes by Tom G. Palmer

The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.

Quotes by Tom Clancy

It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.

Quotes by Tom Brokaw

The difference between an optimist and a pessimist? An optimist laughs to forget, but a pessimist forgets to laugh.

Quotes by Tom Bodett

Regardless of whatever I do, I know what my purpose is: to make a difference in people's lives.

Quotes by Tim Tebow

The biggest difference in writing a sequel is that now there are expectations. But also - and this is the awesome part - now there are fans, too!

Quotes by Tim Federle

There was no difference between the behavior of a god and the operations of pure chance.

Quotes by Thomas Pynchon

The difference between one man and another is not mere ability it is energy.

Quotes by Thomas Arnold

To me, the difference between New York and London is that things are boring and staid in London.

Quotes by Theo James

There's a difference between feeling nervous and feeling: 'I'm not worthy of taking the ice.'

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

Hydration is a key thing, as an athlete yes, but also for your skin, and I do notice the biggest difference when I stay hydrated.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

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.