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Distressed Quotes

Lines that use 'distressed' across work, money, fashion, and mood.

This page collects quotes that use the word 'distressed' in noticeably different contexts: the exploitation of workers, buying and fixing bankrupt companies, and the deliberately worn look of denim or a rivet-covered jacket. See Home quotes for more grounded, everyday reflection.

With every year that passes, I get further away from my target audience, and while I've been happy to think of myself as a father figure to these kids, I'd be a little distressed to be thought of as a...

Quotes by Anthony Horowitz

I would find myself getting deeply distressed if I lived in hindsight all the time.

Quotes by Andrew Lincoln

I was distressed that after 9/11, when the United States was attacked by terrorists, the United States' response was to attack Afghanistan, where some of the terrorists had been.

Quotes by Alice Walker

At first glance, Martha Stewart, queen of artfully distressed home furnishings, might not seem to have much in common with Michael R. Milken, one-time king of junk bonds.

Quotes by Alex Berenson

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'distressed' mean across these quotes?
The word is used in several distinct ways here: describing exploited workers, financially troubled or bankrupt companies, deliberately worn clothing, and an unsettled creative or emotional state. It's a page built around a single word with multiple meanings.
Why would someone search for distressed quotes?
Readers might be looking for commentary on financial distress, labor conditions, or even fashion terminology like a distressed denim jacket. The word's range makes this page useful for several different search intents.
Is there a business or finance angle here?
Yes, one quote describes turning around distressed or bankrupt companies as a career, building a fortune from what started as a shoestring operation with dozens of turnarounds over time.
Does this page touch on fashion?
It does. One quote humorously asks when a man should stop wearing sports jerseys, comparing worn buttons and stretched pinstripes to rivets on a distressed ocean liner.
What about workers' rights or social issues?
One quote directly addresses the exploitation of distressed workers and social disparities, framing it as something that should not continue. For related social commentary, see I Am quotes.

From labor conditions to sound experimentation, these quotes show how one word can stretch across very different subjects. Continue to Getting quotes for more lines about change and transition.