Logo - Feel The Words

Generic Quotes

On cliches, copies, and advice that fits nobody in particular.

These generic quotes weigh the value of one-size-fits-all advice against options built for a specific person or situation, from affordable drug alternatives to overused career tips. More reflections on identity sit in our Character quotes.

What I try to do with the accent of any character I play is not necessarily to do something that's generic - an Indian accent and that's how it sounds, for example. I think the accent needs to sound authentic...

Quotes by Adhir Kalyan

Cipla has already developed a generic version, oseltamivir, which would be much cheaper than Tamiflu, the only available drug effective in treating avian flu.

Quotes by Yusuf Hamied

Despite all of our games, all of our success together - 'Elder Scrolls,' when we started, it was a very generic fantasy. It had its parts. We pushed it to have more of its own unique identify. We're proud of...

Quotes by Todd Howard

I'm very particular who I work with. I'm not interested in portraying women with a cliched, generic look. I'm interested in a model who I can take a portrait of.

Quotes by Tim Walker

Character Quotes

As a child, I was always playing some generic child.

Quotes by Susan Olsen

From the outside, Rick Rubin's house above Zuma Beach is a generic millionaire beach home. There's a rarely used tennis court and a circular drive.

Quotes by Stephen Rodrick

I just want to creatively grow and be inspired. I don't want to do anything generic or dumb.

Quotes by Sienna Miller

My grandmother taught me that accomplishments meant less than what you left behind. I started to ask myself what impact my comedy would have on people's lives. And that changed my act. I got cleaner. I stopped talking about generic...

Quotes by Sherri Shepherd

I had a really generic upbringing, I think, when it comes to viewing movies as a kid. I didn't really know what was out there or what was being tried. I was, like, 'E.T.' and 'Indiana Jones.' Those were the...

Quotes by Shane Carruth

Faith Quotes

I grew up in the D.C. suburbs, and what I like about that place is that there's not a strong regional affect in the cultural imagination like there is in Dallas or San Francisco or New York City. You have...

Quotes by Rumaan Alam

Traditionally, there's been a desire to make shows relatable so the maximum number of people would think of those characters as being recognizably like them. The risk there is you can push everything in a somewhat generic direction.

Quotes by Roy Price

In today's world, it is shortsighted to think that infectious diseases cannot cross borders. By allowing developing countries access to generic drugs, we not only help improve health in those nations, we also help ourselves control these debilitating and often...

Quotes by Ron Wyden

Years later, when I was working as a trolley wally in a supermarket, I tackled the boredom by talking to the customers in as many different accents as I could manage. I started with one that I didn't think would...

Quotes by Romesh Ranganathan

When you have too many people and you're trying to satisfy everybody's input, you usually end up with something so incredibly generic that it has no point of view.

Quotes by Rob Zombie

I Am Quotes

Wal-Mart doesn't really care about your faith. Wal-Mart cares if you have money to spend, and it is going to be as generic as possible in exploiting the holiday season for every buck it can make.

Quotes by Richard Roeper

In the studio system, things are expected of a film. By the first, second, third act, there's a generic language that comes out of the more commercial system.

Quotes by Ralph Fiennes

I think there's something great and generic about goldfish. They're everybody's first pet.

Quotes by Paul Rudd

We originally started AdNectar to serve brand advertisers, but we've now found that our publishers are greatly benefiting from integrating our system. In addition to a new revenue source and the data our API provides, it turns out users actually...

Quotes by Nir Eyal

The best founders are extremely thoughtful and have an eye for quality. I don't know if there's any generic advice here that would be helpful. Startup knowledge is a moving target.

Quotes by Naval Ravikant

Like Quotes

I know, it sounds generic and is a cliche, but coming from a middle class family in Kanpur, it was always the neighbourhood opinions which mattered.

Quotes by Naveen Tewari

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "generic" mean across this quotes collection?
It generally refers to things that are broad, unbranded, or common rather than uniquely tailored to one person or situation.
Is there a quote about generic medicine?
Yes, one line references a more affordable generic drug version created as an alternative to a costly branded treatment.
Does the collection discuss generic business advice?
Yes, one quote admits there may not be any single piece of generic advice that truly helps, since startup knowledge keeps changing. For more on personal identity, see our Character quotes.
Is there a personal reflection tied to being called generic?
Yes, one line acknowledges that a comment might sound generic or cliche, yet still reflects something real about a modest upbringing.
Do any quotes mention generic advertising or platforms?
Yes, one quote describes a company that started serving advertisers before finding unexpected value for its publishers too. Continue with our Like quotes for related reflections.

One line admits that even a cliche can carry real weight when it reflects where someone actually grew up. Continue with our Faith and Like quotes.