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Falls Quotes

Sayings on what rises, what falls, and why.

These falls quotes move between the literal and the figurative, from a quarterback taking the blame to poetry that stands or falls by its music. One line even evokes a Dark brightness falling from the stars.

If Russia rises, it means that the USA falls down.

Quotes by Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Everything falls on the quarterback.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

This dark brightness that falls from the stars.

Quotes by Pierre Corneille

Poetry stands or falls by its music.

Quotes by John Burnside

Brightness Quotes

The burden of disease falls on the poor.

Quotes by Gro Harlem Brundtland

I went to elementary school in Falls Church, Va.

Quotes by Dana Bash

Everybody laughs when fatty falls down.

Quotes by Chris Farley

One falls in love without thinking!

Quotes by Anita Hassanandani Reddy

National Socialism stands or falls by its Weltanschauung.

Quotes by Alfred Rosenberg

Frequently Asked Questions

What different meanings of "falls" appear in this collection?
The quotes use "falls" both literally and figuratively, from nations falling in geopolitical terms to a quarterback taking the blame when a play falls apart. It's a flexible theme covering loss, blame, and consequence.
Is there a quote connecting falling to poetry or art?
Yes, one quote says poetry stands or falls by its music, meaning its rhythm and sound determine whether it succeeds. It's a reminder that even abstract works can rise or fall on craft.
What does the quote about Russia and the USA suggest?
It presents a zero-sum view of geopolitics, implying one nation's rise directly causes another's decline. It's included here as an attributed opinion rather than a factual claim.
Is there a more poetic or atmospheric quote in the set?
One evocative line describes a dark brightness that falls from the stars, pairing the idea of falling with imagery rather than conflict or sport.
What related themes might interest readers of falls quotes?
You may also like quotes about carrying a Burden or the Dark, both of which share a similar tone of weight and consequence.

Together they treat falling as both loss and consequence, tied closely to ideas of Burden and responsibility. For a related mood, see quotes tied to the Church.