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Eighth Quotes

One number, three unrelated stories

These quotes use the number eight in three unrelated contexts: a towering symphony, middle-school memories, and baseball batting order nerves. Readers interested in stage fright and nerves might enjoy our Scott Stossel quotes.

Bruckner's Eighth is a colossus.

Quotes by Zubin Mehta

I was really into Michelangelo in seventh and eighth grade.

Quotes by Phil Elverum

I was nervous batting eighth, and I was nervous batting seventh.

Quotes by Dontrelle Willis

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do these eighth quotes cover such unrelated subjects?
The number ties together a massive orchestral piece, memories from middle school, and nerves felt in a specific spot in a batting lineup.
Is there a classical music reference here?
Yes, one quote praises a particular symphony for its sheer scale and ambition.
Does school life come up in this collection?
One speaker recalls developing an interest in a famous artist during their middle school years.
Is there a sports-related quote in the mix?
Yes, one line describes feeling anxious while waiting to hit in a certain lineup position.
What other pages explore performance anxiety?
For more on stage fright and nerves, see our Scott Stossel quotes.

From classical music to childhood art class to the batter's box, the common thread is simply the number itself. For more on artistic influences growing up, see our Joy Bryant quotes.