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Disturb Quotes

Disturb quotes here cover a wide range: a general's promise not to disturb people's rights, a philosopher's line on how reflection itself disturbs thought, an athlete using size to disturb opponents, and a warning that unresolved difficulty becomes a ghost that disturbs your rest. The word carries both a literal and psychological weight across these lines.

From promises of undisturbed rights to the quiet disturbance of deep reflection, these quotes explore disruption in many forms. For more on unresolved struggle, see our Difficulty page.

Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.

Rabindranath Tagore

It's just using my size. On the defensive end, it's using my length to disturb the smaller guys. On the offensive end, if there's a post-up advantage, I can take it.

Quotes by Khris Middleton

The Gen. Commanding, takes this means of informing the people that he has not come among them to disturb them in the enjoyment of their rights, either of person or property.

Quotes by John Hunt Morgan

To reflect is to disturb one's thoughts.

Quotes by Jean Rostand

Art Quotes

Art is made to disturb, science reassures.

Quotes by Georges Braque

The message of great art is to disturb.

Quotes by Elayne Boosler

I put my phone on 'do not disturb' a lot.

Quotes by Bria Vinaite

It's disturbing to people that the small David can disturb the big Goliath.

Quotes by Beny Steinmetz

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the general theme running through these disturb quotes?
Most of these quotes treat disturbance as something that ripples outward, whether it's a general reassuring citizens their rights won't be disturbed, or a philosopher noting that the act of reflecting itself disturbs our thoughts. There's a shared idea that disturbance isn't always negative; sometimes it's simply a byproduct of change or thinking deeply. The quotes vary from political reassurance to quiet introspection.
How does the athlete's quote fit alongside the more philosophical lines?
The athlete describes using physical size to disturb smaller opponents on both ends of the court, turning disturbance into a competitive advantage rather than a disruption to avoid. It sits in contrast to the more reflective quotes about thoughts and rights being disturbed. Together they show how the same word can describe both strategy and introspection.
What does the quote about difficulty and repose mean?
It warns that difficulties left unresolved don't simply disappear; they become a ghost that disturbs your rest later on. The idea is that avoiding hard problems now just delays the disturbance rather than removing it. For more on facing challenges directly, see our Difficulty collection.
Is there a political quote in this set, and what is it about?
Yes, one quote comes from a military commander assuring people that his presence isn't meant to disturb their enjoyment of personal or property rights. It reflects a historical moment where authority tried to distinguish control from oppression. The tone is reassuring rather than threatening.
Where can I find more quotes about facing challenges or endings?
If the theme of unresolved difficulty catching up with you resonates, our End page explores related ideas about consequences and closure. You might also enjoy Big for lines about using size or scale to your advantage. Both collections complement the ideas found in these disturb quotes.

A few lines here even turn disturb into a competitive edge, like using size to disturb an opponent's game. Pair these with our Art or End for more short, sharp thinking.