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Exactly Quotes

Short, precise lines about not quite fitting a label.

These are brief, punchy quotes built around the word "exactly" - claiming a chosen place in life, doubting a name fits a certain image, and noting history rarely repeats with precision.

We are exactly where we have chosen to be.

Quotes by Vernon Howard

No historical analogies are exactly precise.

Quotes by Rick Perlstein

I'm 4 ft. 2 in. and not exactly a matinee idol.

Quotes by Richard Attenborough

I'm not exactly an angry young person.

Quotes by Renee Fleming

Abound Quotes

I'm not exactly an Einstein, so I compensate by being more focused.

Quotes by Peter Munk

With Shakespeare, there's no subtext; you're speaking exactly what you're thinking constantly.

Quotes by Oscar Isaac

My name doesn't exactly shout 'babyface.'

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

How we looked on TV was exactly how we looked during the day.

Quotes by Keren Woodward

I'm not exactly the zeitgeist queen.

Quotes by Jincy Willett

Accurate Quotes

I don't exactly know what I mean by that, but I mean it.

Quotes by J. D. Salinger

Circle are praised, not that abound, In largeness, but the exactly round.

Quotes by Edmund Waller

I considered that the homes that people live in exactly describe their lives.

Quotes by Douglas Sirk

I'm from Detroit, so not exactly Buckingham Palace.

Quotes by Dan Amboyer

I'm not exactly Don Draper when it comes to physical attractiveness.

Quotes by Chris Gethard

Angry Quotes

I'm an athlete, but I'm not a runner. I'm 5-foot-8 and stocky - not exactly a runner's type.

Quotes by Andrew Lawrence

My CV, as I've presented it, is exactly accurate.

Quotes by Andrea Leadsom

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the common thread in these exactly quotes?
Each one uses "exactly" to make a precise, sometimes self-deprecating claim - about owning your place in life, not fitting a certain image, or history never repeating with full precision.
Is there a quote here about self-image and names?
Yes, one line jokes that the speaker's name doesn't quite suggest a "babyface" look, using the word to gently undercut an expectation about how they come across.
Does any quote touch on history or historical comparisons?
Yes, one quote states that no historical analogies are exactly precise, suggesting that comparing the present to the past always involves some imperfect fit.
What does the opening quote say about choosing your place in life?
It frames the speaker's current situation as the result of a deliberate choice, suggesting personal responsibility rather than something that simply happened by accident.
Where should I look for more quotes in this precise, self-aware style?
Try Accurate quotes for more on precision and truthfulness, or Athlete quotes for a different angle entirely.

Each line uses "exactly" to draw a sharp, specific boundary. For related themes, see Accurate quotes or Angry quotes.