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Figure Quotes

One word, many shapes and meanings.

These figure quotes show the word's range, from a single meaningful number to geometric shapes and even the identity of a figure skater. Explore more in our Figures quotes.

I don't rely on my figure to sell records.

Quotes by Adele

There are times I can't even figure myself out.

Quotes by Aaliyah

Yancy is actually a Native-American name, but I'm Irish. Go figure.

Quotes by Yancy Butler

One figure can sometimes add up to a lot.

Quotes by Wesley Ruggles

Figuratively Quotes

A planar geometrical figure with more than three vertices can be decomposed into a set of triangles, and it can be reconstructed from a set of triangles.

Quotes by Vladimir Prelog

I have never been the stereotypical figure skater.

Quotes by Tonya Harding

I figure anytime you put an adjective before 'writer,' it's a way of dismissing the writer.

Quotes by Stephen Graham Jones

Age, what is it? It's not a figure that has ever meant anything to me.

Quotes by Steffi Graf

A high heel elongates the leg and inevitably flatters every figure.

Quotes by Stacey Bendet

Figured Quotes

I didn't want to be the sissy figure skater, you know.

Quotes by Scott Hamilton

I am just fascinated by this reassurance from a menacing figure. It is rather frightening.

Quotes by Rory Bremner

Figure out who you are.

Quotes by Randy Jackson

Sting is a father figure to us all.

Quotes by Rachel Tucker

No one can figure out your worth but you.

Quotes by Pearl Bailey

Figurehead Quotes

Well, I can't figure out God.

Quotes by Oral Roberts

I reject the idea of myself as a tragic figure.

Quotes by Neil Bush

I am proud to be a first-generation Chinese-American in the sport of figure skating.

Quotes by Nathan Chen

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

Quotes by Minna Antrim

I'm an intimidating figure.

Quotes by Michelle Visage

Figures Quotes

The nearest figure to myself would be Shakespeare.

Quotes by Michael Tippett

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this topic cover figure skating?
Yes, one quote pushes back on being seen as a stereotypical figure skater, adding a personal identity angle to the word.
Is there a mathematical meaning explored here?
One quote explains how a geometric figure with several vertices can be broken into triangles and rebuilt from them.
What does 'go figure' mean in this context?
It's used as a casual expression of mild surprise, in this case about a name not matching someone's actual heritage.
Can a single figure carry real weight, according to this topic?
Yes, one quote notes that even one figure can add up to a great deal, emphasizing how much a single number can matter.
How does this topic relate to Figures quotes?
This topic explores the singular word's many meanings, while our Figures quotes look at the plural form and its own set of uses.

Whether it's math, sport, or an offhand idiom, this topic shows how much can hide behind one simple word. Continue with our Figured quotes for related reflections.