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Four-Letter Quotes

Where the line on language gets drawn.

These four-letter quotes address swearing in entertainment, personal restraint, and how acceptable language has shifted over generations. For related personal admissions, see any quotes.

People enjoy sitting back knowing they won't hear a lot of four-letter words.

Quotes by Tim Conway

I began in an era where four-letter words were not allowed.

Quotes by Pat Morita

I have been known to have four-letter words fly out of my mouth when I'm upset.

Quotes by Kyle Richards

I won't go to movies with permissiveness, four-letter words, or violence. Show me 'E.T.' and 'Chariots of Fire' instead. That's entertainment, not exploitation of the human body.

Quotes by Ginger Rogers

Acoustic Quotes

Hope is the most important four-letter word in the language.

Quotes by Ed Markey

My mother won't tolerate any four-letter words.

Quotes by Dixie Carter

Censorship feeds the dirty mind more than the four-letter word itself.

Quotes by Dick Cavett

You know you're getting old when a four-letter word for something pleasurable to do in bed is r-e-a-d.

Quotes by Denis Norden

Good authors, too, who once knew better words now only use four-letter words writing prose... anything goes.

Quotes by Cole Porter

Any Quotes

To far too many, science is a four-letter word, and under the modern media's false equivalency standards, a handful of skeptics are viewed as counterweights to the vast majority of scientists who acknowledge mankind's proven role in global warming.

Quotes by Christine Pelosi

The thing is, acoustic could be like a four-letter word to a lot of kids.

Quotes by Billie Joe Armstrong

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these four-letter quotes generally discuss?
They discuss the use, avoidance, or generational history of profanity, often in the context of entertainment content or personal stress. Several speakers reflect on how attitudes toward such language have changed.
Do any quotes mention specific films in relation to language content?
Yes, one quote favors family-friendly films over movies with permissiveness and four-letter words, framing the choice as one about wholesome entertainment.
Is there an admission of personal slip-ups with language in this collection?
Yes, one speaker admits that four-letter words fly out of their mouth when upset, offering an honest look at losing composure under stress.
How has acceptable language changed over time, according to these quotes?
One quote recalls beginning a career in an era when such words simply weren't allowed, contrasting it with more permissive standards today.
Where can I find more quotes about personal standards and choices?
See better quotes for more on the standards people hold themselves to.

From avoiding certain films to admitting words slip out under stress, the tone stays candid throughout. Continue with back quotes or better quotes for more on personal standards.