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Great Deal Quotes

On having a great deal of something worth naming.

This page gathers quotes that lean on the phrase "a great deal" to describe flexibility, admiration for a parent, and the strength optimism actually requires.

Some roles require less, and some roles require a great deal of commitment.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

I have a great deal of admiration for my mum.

Quotes by Sophie Dahl

It takes a great deal of strength to be an optimist.

Quotes by Ruth Reichl

Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.

Quotes by Robert Walpole

Opportunity Quotes

I like Public Enemy a great deal.

Quotes by Randy Newman

The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer.

Quotes by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Players have a great deal of flexibility when conducting diplomatic relations with their allies.

Quotes by Mike Simpson

It is a great deal of difference to receive an honorary title or a title in his profession.

Quotes by Leon Askin

Ernest Hemingway did a great deal toward making the writer an acceptable public figure; obviously, he was no sissy.

Quotes by Irwin Shaw

Satisfaction Quotes

Currently computer graphics are used a great deal, but it can be excessive.

Quotes by Hayao Miyazaki

Other women looked on me as a rival. And it pained me a great deal.

Quotes by Grace Kelly

But there are many, and I'm a supporter of a great deal of charities.

Quotes by Bobby Sherman

Living in a republic demands a great deal of us.

Quotes by Ben Sasse

A great deal of the work I do involves the military.

Quotes by Ander Crenshaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "a great deal" describe across these quotes?
Several different things worth having in quantity: flexibility in negotiations, admiration for a parent, strength behind optimism, and old-fashioned patriotism.
What does the quote about diplomatic flexibility mean?
It describes players having a great deal of flexibility in how they manage relationships with allies, likening diplomacy to a skill exercised within a game.
Is there a quote about admiration for a parent?
Yes, one simply states a great deal of admiration for the speaker's mother, offered without elaboration as a personal statement.
What does the optimism quote say?
It argues that real optimism takes a great deal of strength, pushing back on the idea that optimism is simply an easy or naive outlook.
Is there a quote about patriotism specifically?
Yes, the closing quote notes that patriotism gets talked about a great deal, calling it a venerable word only when it's actually practiced. See related Value quotes.

One closes with a nod to patriotism as a word too often talked about and too rarely practiced. See related Value quotes.