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Finger Quotes

Small word, wide range of meaning.

These finger quotes cover everything from fate dealing a rude gesture to someone showing off a new engagement ring, proving how much one word can carry. Related reading: our Fingers quotes.

'Charlie Hebdo' had been nondenominational in its satire, sticking its finger into the sensitivities of Jews and Christians, too - but only Muslims responded with threats and acts of terrorism.

Quotes by George Packer

We were disliked by the press in the early days because they couldn't put their finger on us, and that was the case with Zeppelin as well.

Quotes by Freddie Mercury

If it keeps up, man will atrophy all his limbs but the push-button finger.

Quotes by Frank Lloyd Wright

Never charge a player and, above all, no pointing your finger or yelling.

Quotes by Ford Frick

I have a heart tattoo on the inside of my middle finger on my left hand.

Quotes by Emilia Fox

A ring is a halo on your finger.

Quotes by Douglas Coupland

If you are going to point a finger, you point it at me.

Quotes by David Wells

Finger pointing never got anything done!

Quotes by David Pratt

A lot of artists are aspiring to fill an archetype as opposed to being themselves. Even if they can’t quite put their finger on it, fans can tell.

Quotes by Daniel Caesar

He has your finger, but I have your heart.

Quotes by Brian Celio

If Bill Finger created Batman, where is Bill Finger's byline on my strip? It is conspicuous by its absence.

Quotes by Bob Kane

The ideology of the Smashing Pumpkins was ultimately more valuable than the music of the Smashing Pumpkins. That's what critics can't put their finger on.

Quotes by Billy Corgan

God's finger touched him, and he slept.

Quotes by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the idiom about fate and a rude gesture mean in this context?
It's used as a wry way of describing bad luck, treating fate almost like a person delivering a rude hand gesture rather than an abstract force.
Is there a quote about relationships in this set?
Yes, one describes constantly showing off an engagement ring, using the finger as a stand-in for a new relationship milestone.
What's the theme behind 'finger in every pot'?
It reflects a drive to stay involved in many different projects or interests simultaneously, rather than focusing on just one.
Do multiple quotes share a similar idea?
Yes, two separate lines both describe dipping or sticking a finger into various things, reinforcing the theme of broad curiosity and involvement.
How does this topic connect to Fingerprints quotes?
Both use the hand as a symbol of identity and presence, so our Fingerprints quotes offer a related but distinct angle.

A recurring idea is staying involved in many projects at once, described here as keeping a finger in every pot. Explore our Fingerprints or Fingertips quotes next.