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Forgo Quotes

On what we choose to give up, and why.

To forgo something is to make a deliberate trade-off, and these quotes explore that choice across very different situations, sports, science, and public responsibility. For related ideas, see our Believe quotes.

I'm very much in favor of vaccinations, and I've been very vocal about that because it's insane to forgo this.

Quotes by Timothy Simons

We ought to be able to forgo the constant need to raise money and just focus on working together to solve the problems this country faces.

Quotes by Ted Deutch

I was tempted my junior year to go out of college and forgo my eligibility. I had broken several world records. I did have a lot of people telling me that I should go pro.

Quotes by Natalie Coughlin

Scientists surely have a special responsibility. It is their ideas that form the basis of new technology. They should not be indifferent to the fruits of their ideas. They should forgo experiments that are risky or unethical.

Quotes by Martin Rees

Able Quotes

The Greatest Generation got to save old tires, dig a Victory Garden and forgo sugar. The Richest Generation is being asked to shop.

Quotes by Margaret Carlson

It will be very foolhardy and suicidal for a country like India to forgo food security.

Quotes by M. S. Swaminathan

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.

Quotes by Galileo Galilei

The genius idea of industrialism was the concept of the Model T: In exchange for something cheap and well-made, we'd forgo unique, lovely design.

Quotes by Clive Thompson

If you have a bold brow, it's best to forgo a super-smoky eye and make the lips dramatic instead.

Quotes by Anastasia Soare

Frequently Asked Questions

What situations do these forgo quotes describe?
They cover a range of deliberate trade-offs, an athlete considering giving up college eligibility to turn pro, a call to forgo constant fundraising in favor of solving real problems, and scientists weighing whether to set aside certain experiments.
Is there a quote about an athlete forgoing eligibility?
Yes, one recalls being tempted during junior year to leave college and forgo remaining eligibility after breaking several world records, with people encouraging a jump to professional competition.
Does any quote discuss forgoing something for public health reasons?
There's a quote calling it insane to forgo vaccination, reflecting strong support for immunization as a responsibility rather than an optional choice.
Is there a quote connecting forgoing to scientific ethics?
Yes, one argues that scientists carry a special responsibility and should forgo experiments whose consequences they aren't willing to stand behind, tying the idea to accountability in research.
Where can I find more quotes about responsibility and decision-making?
Check out our Believe quotes and Because quotes pages for related reflections.

From an athlete weighing a pro career against remaining eligibility to scientists questioning which experiments are worth pursuing, these quotes treat forgoing something as a serious act. Browse Able quotes and About quotes for more.