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Good Quotes

Quotes on what it means to be good.

This page rounds up quotes using 'good' in different senses - the simplicity behind good mathematical solutions, the self-importance that can come with good intellectual work, and a wry line about baseball being kinder after retirement. Related pages include Good Luck Quotes.

To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.

Quotes by Thomas A. Edison

I had such a good experience doing 'The Understudy' with the Roundabout, and people were really enthusiastic about the work.

Quotes by Theresa Rebeck

Why is it so hard for men to identify with women as fellow travelers on this good Earth?

Quotes by Theresa Rebeck

I think it goes without saying that young would-be playwrights in developmental workshops should be so lucky as to write plays as good as 'Waiting for Godot,' 'Uncle Vanya' or 'King Lear,' none of which would have existed without a...

Quotes by Theresa Rebeck

I prefer to sing in the shower 'cause the acoustics are really, really good, I mean, when you're singing against the tile walls then you really hear yourself, hear your voice, you know, throwing itself back at you.

Quotes by Thia Megia

Spain started to generate a very good playing style from Pep Guardiola's arrival at Barcelona.

Quotes by Thiago Alcantara

It is difficult to begin with Atletico, because there is pressure from the fans, because they are accustomed to a very good goalkeeper, but I have no fear of that. I play my game.

Quotes by Thibaut Courtois

At first sight, Shane Long is just a short striker, but he's good in the air; he's quick, very dangerous, has good feet, and scores goals.

Quotes by Thibaut Courtois

So many people say that obviously my game has changed since I arrived here and I say that it's good that it changed, otherwise it would show a lack of intelligence.

Quotes by Thierry Henry

I've always written very tightly, and there's a good reason for that. There's no point in using words that you're not going to apply.

Quotes by Theodore Sturgeon

I feel angry that I can't be hypnotized. I'm not putting it down, and I'm not saying that it doesn't exist. I have talked to a great many people who are very good at it, but so far nobody has...

Quotes by Theodore Sturgeon

When you combine something to say with the skill to say it properly, then you've got a good writer.

Quotes by Theodore Sturgeon

People are going to be living quite soon for 100 years. Our idea of how a family works no longer applies. It's no good saying you're going to have children for 15 years and then you're going to retire and...

Quotes by Theodore Zeldin

It leaves a good legacy to have five records.

Quotes by Theophilus London

I love to hear a cool ambient sound at runway shows. It creates a good energy.

Quotes by Theophilus London

The good news, to relieve all this gloom, is that a democracy is inherently self-correcting. Here, the people are sovereign. Inept political leaders can be replaced. Foolish policies can be changed. Disastrous mistakes can be reversed.

Quotes by Theodore C. Sorensen

A Sunday matinee is a good time for families to go to a movie.

Quotes by Theodore Melfi

I was a good student. I started college at 16 years old and did okay.

Quotes by Theodore Melfi

When I see somebody in a Prius, sure, you drive a Prius and you get good gas mileage, but you probably feel like you drive a Prius.

Quotes by Theo Von

I'm not going to lie: I fell out of love with football for a little bit because I had some good performances but then just didn't get the chance to play on.

Quotes by Theo Walcott

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are collected under "Good"?
A witty, varied set — from a scientist's dry observation that "mathematics is the study of problems so simple that they have good solutions," to a wry line about intellectual work requiring "a certain self-importance," to baseball being good to someone only after they quit trying to play it.
Are these quotes meant to be funny or serious?
A bit of both — several have a dry, self-aware humor to them, like the baseball line, while others are more genuinely thoughtful, like the reflection on defining "good" in a moral sense.
Is there a version of this page focused on luck?
Yes, for quotes specifically about fortune and luck, see Good Luck.
What if I want something upbeat rather than witty?
Try Good Vibes or Good Times for a lighter, feel-good tone.
Is there a page about living a good life specifically?
Yes — Good Life covers that theme in more depth.

The tone ranges from academic to lighthearted, showing how flexible a simple word like 'good' can be across contexts. Continue with Good Life Quotes or Good Vibes Quotes.