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Drifted Quotes

On the slow pull of change.

Sometimes life doesn't turn out planned, it simply drifts there, one small choice at a time. These quotes reflect on that gradual change. See more on our Feel page.

As a teen, I enjoyed Sufi music and ghazals the most. But as my career began, I drifted off to playback and other streams over the years.

Quotes by Chinmayi

I first started as an actor, but there was no money in it, which is why I drifted into comedy.

Quotes by Bradley Walsh

I could direct a very decent Holocaust film, but I don't have the same experience as a young boy who was rocked to sleep in the lap of a grandmother who had a tattooed number on her arm, who told...

Quotes by Bill Duke

I feel like I've cheated. I never knew what to do. I was never a good enough painter to earn a living, and so I drifted into the theatre, and I've had a successful life. I feel guilty that I've...

Quotes by Barry Humphries

I am a data hound and so I usually end up working on whatever things I can find good data on. The rise of Internet commerce completely altered the amount of information you could gather on company behavior so I...

Quotes by Austan Goolsbee

After living in LA for 8 years, I sort of wanted a change, but there's not much production in New York, which is where I primarily live, so I just sort of drifted over to London.

Quotes by Alex Winter

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'drifted' mean in these quotes?
It refers to gradual, often unplanned change, whether drifting into a career like acting or relationships slowly drifting apart over time.
Do the quotes only describe personal relationships drifting?
No, one quote also describes a country drifting away from valuing imagination, showing the idea applies beyond personal life.
How did one person describe drifting into acting?
They describe it as a natural progression from childhood, growing up around family and friends who regularly put on plays.
Is drifting always described negatively in these quotes?
Not entirely, one quote notes that parents who drifted apart still remained good friends afterward.
Where can I find more quotes about change and feeling?
Browse our Feel collection for more reflections on emotional change.

From drifting into a career to relationships that quietly grow apart, these words capture how change sneaks up on us. Browse Acting and Good for more.