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Dinosaur Quotes

Fossils, age and old ideas

These Dinosaur quotes range from a childhood fossil find in Montana to reflections on Ancient creatures that still fascinate researchers today.

Had we taken all of Iraq, we would have been like a dinosaur in the tar pit - we would still be there, and we, not the United Nations, would be bearing the costs of that occupation.

Quotes by Norman Schwarzkopf

I think most of the dinosaur specimens we find represent subadult sizes.

Quotes by Jack Horner

I found my first dinosaur bone when I was 6, growing up in Montana. Ever since then I've been interested in dinosaurs.

Quotes by Jack Horner

I wouldn't call myself a dinosaur.

Quotes by Boz Burrell

Ancient Quotes

Why wouldn't you be afraid of a Komodo dragon? It's a dragon. It's a dinosaur.

Quotes by Billy Bob Thornton

I'm basically a dinosaur. I don't use e-mail. But I do recognize the importance of science and the resulting possibilities.

Quotes by Bernard Marcus

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the tar pit quote actually mean?
The speaker uses a dinosaur stuck in a tar pit as a metaphor for occupying all of Iraq, warning that doing so would have left the country bearing the ongoing costs and consequences alone rather than sharing them internationally. It's a cautionary historical and political comparison, not a statement about dinosaurs themselves.
How did one speaker first get interested in dinosaurs?
They describe finding their first dinosaur bone at age six while growing up in Montana, saying that early discovery sparked a lasting interest in dinosaurs that continued afterward.
What does the specimen-size quote reveal about fossil research?
It notes that most dinosaur specimens found actually represent subadult, or not-yet-fully-grown, individuals rather than mature adults, an important detail for accurately estimating a species' true size.
Why might someone reject being called a 'dinosaur'?
One speaker simply says they wouldn't call themselves a dinosaur, likely pushing back against being seen as outdated or Extinct in their field rather than commenting on paleontology at all.
Do these Dinosaur quotes mostly discuss the animals or use the word as metaphor?
It's a mix of both; two quotes discuss real fossils and research, while two others use 'dinosaur' figuratively, once for a costly political scenario and once for personal relevance.

One speaker even uses a dinosaur stuck in a tar pit as a cautionary political metaphor, while another simply refuses the label; read more under Dinosaurs quotes.