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Former Quotes

On past roles, former titles, and what came before.

These former quotes look at what 'former' roles and relationships leave behind, from historic voyages of exploration to personal history with a former spouse. See Best quotes for more.

'Aashiqui 2' and 'Yeh Jawaani' were hit films, especially the former film in which I was the protagonist.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of science and the increase of knowledge.

Quotes by William Bligh

A former Erdogan ally, Gulen has been living in self-imposed exile in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, since 1999.

Quotes by Terry Glavin

As a former prosecutor, I never presented a case in front of the grand jury that didn't result in an indictment. Bottom line: If a prosecutor wants to indict a case, the case gets indicted.

Quotes by Sunny Hostin

Any Quotes

In due course, following an additional debriefing, the FBI confirmed to me and to my former counsel, Tom Carter, that I was not a suspect in this case. I assumed that my involvement in the investigation was over.

Quotes by Steven Hatfill

I don't fight the suburban areas or collar counties. I get along with them; they're former Chicagoans anyway.

Quotes by Richard M. Daley

Support a compatriot against a native, however the former may blunder or plunder.

Quotes by Richard Francis Burton

None who has passed through the portals of UAA has been a failure. From the former Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, to Lakshmi, Cho, Nagesh, Moulee, Srikanth, ARS and I, all have been a part of UAA.

Quotes by Radha Ravi

In comparing various authors with one another, I have discovered that some of the gravest and latest writers have transcribed, word for word, from former works, without making acknowledgment.

Quotes by Pliny the Elder

Best Quotes

I myself am a former commando fighter.

Quotes by Naftali Bennett

There is not one single place built in this country that did not have a former Arab population.

Quotes by Moshe Dayan

Well, I'm a former FBI agent.

Quotes by Mike Rogers

As a former member of the IRA, I accept all the responsibilities that are due to me. But in terms of the individual circumstances, I don't comment on that.

Quotes by Martin McGuinness

Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton is exceptionally qualified to serve as President Trump's National Security Adviser, and I fully support his selection.

Quotes by Martha McSally

Chief Quotes

My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway.

Quotes by Magnus Carlsen

Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, the co-author of the 1986 Simpson-Mazzoli immigration reform bill, has said the failure of that bill was a function of the lack of an ID card system.

Quotes by Lawrence Kudlow

I met David Smith through my former wife, Cornelia, who'd studied with him.

Quotes by Kenneth Noland

Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama, each were told repeatedly, 'You can't win.' They all won.

Quotes by Kellyanne Conway

Any rookie that can develop a mentorship with a former quarterback like Jim Kelly, it's going to be huge.

Quotes by Josh Allen

Failure Quotes

Taxpayers should not be on the hook for subsidizing former presidents' lives to the tune of millions of dollars.

Quotes by Joni Ernst

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the quote about early exploration voyages mean?
It reflects on how former sea voyages, ordered by past authority, were driven by a shared goal of advancing science and knowledge.
Is there a quote about a former relationship?
Yes, one speaker recalls meeting a mentor through their former wife, showing how past relationships can still shape present connections.
Does this topic include quotes about former leaders?
Yes, one notes that several former national leaders were repeatedly told they couldn't win an election, yet all of them eventually did.
Is there a quote about a former military role?
Yes, one speaker plainly identifies as an ex-commando fighter, referencing a past life in military service.
Where can I find more quotes about identity and past titles?
Browse Chief quotes for more on titles, leadership, and roles people have held.

One line notes that leaders repeatedly told they couldn't win went on to succeed anyway. Continue with Chief and Failure quotes.