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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.

There's a great difference between being popular and being an artist.

Quotes by Shirley Knight

When I saw the embryo, I suddenly realized there was such a small difference between it and my daughters. I thought, we can't keep destroying embryos for our research. There must be another way.

Quotes by Shinya Yamanaka

There is a fundamental difference between men and women - women need romance, men need intrigue.

Quotes by Sherry Argov

The difference between working with a man and a woman... is immense.

Quotes by Sherilyn Fenn

People don't change their behavior unless it makes a difference for them to do so.

Quotes by Sharon Stone

There's a cultural difference between India and the rest of the world.

Quotes by Sharmila Tagore

I've come to learn that there is a real difference between men and women. It's genetic.

Quotes by Sharon Gless

Modi has been the Gujarat chief minister for more than a decade, but there is a vast difference between controlling a state and leading a nation.

Quotes by Sharad Pawar

Yeah, I shoot my mouth off. There's a huge difference between writing and thinking.

Quotes by Seymour Hersh

I was never famous as a kid. That's the biggest difference between me and any other kid actor is that I wasn't famous as a kid.

Quotes by Seth Green

I am not here concerned with intent, but with scientific standards, especially the ability to tell the difference between a fact, an opinion, a hypothesis, and a hole in the ground.

Quotes by Serge Lang

If the boat started shaking, we stayed on course and didn't lose focus. That made the difference.

Quotes by Sebastian Vettel

The difference for me is I just don't sleep on friends' couches anymore.

Quotes by Sean Kinney

There's one major difference between James Bond and me. He is able to sort out problems!

Quotes by Sean Connery

Hedi Slimane told me I was boyish in his eyes. For him femininity and masculinity are the same thing, the difference is not so interesting, he said.

Quotes by Saskia de Brauw

The one endorsement that makes the most difference is from the constituents in the district.

Quotes by Sandy Adams

There hardly can be a greater difference between any two men, than there too often is, between the same man, a lover and a husband.

Quotes by Samuel Richardson

While I knew that individuals had in history - and still could - make a difference, it seemed presumptuous - even pompous - to imagine that I could be part of it, that I could be one of them.

Quotes by Samantha Power

The difference between keeping things clean and keeping kids clean was that things just sat still and waited for the dirt to collect. We kids were carriers. We ran a pickup and delivery service.

Quotes by Sam Levenson

The government deficit is the difference between the amount of money the government spends and the amount it has the nerve to collect.

Quotes by Sam Ewing

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.