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Grow Quotes

Growth rarely happens on a straight line.

Several of these reflect on how long it can take to feel ready for the next stage, and how growing up in a certain place shapes the person you become. For related ideas on adapting over time, see our Change quotes.

The disembodied spirit is immortal; there is nothing of it that can grow old or die. But the embodied spirit sees death on the horizon as soon as its day dawns.

Quotes by Thomas Hobbes

The glory of the old Irish nation, which in our hour will grow young and strong again. Should we fail, the country will not be worth more than it is now. The sword of famine is less sparing than the...

Quotes by Thomas Francis Meagher

Presidents grow up in the White House. The times shape the man.

Quotes by Thomas Friedman

Private sector labors unions continue to suffer losses in their membership while public sector and service unions grow.

Quotes by Thomas E. Mann

It is good to forget one's anger against one's wrongdoer, whoever he may be, for countless number of evils will quickly grow from this anger.

Quotes by Thiruvalluvar

The 'Road Rules' thing was just something that happened. It was never like when I was little I said, 'I want to be on a reality show when I grow up.' They didn't even have them then, you know?

Quotes by Theo Von

Insane sects grow with the same rhythm as big organizations. It is the rhythm of total destruction.

Quotes by Theodor W. Adorno

I think when you grow up - and this is a simple thing that I've said numerous times - you should think and act like one.

Quotes by The Ultimate Warrior

I always want to work with people that I can grow with.

Quotes by Teyana Taylor

The concern around probable questions, which in a sense have been hidden, will grow around the world and the matter is critical, the reason we are doing all this is so we can respond correctly to what is reported to...

Quotes by Thabo Mbeki

Hargrave made me mature. It made me grow up, and I needed that.

Quotes by Terry Rozier

If a rich person invests in a business, either directly or through stock purchases, it means business can grow and hire more people.

Quotes by Terry Savage

Poetry is the most subtle of the literary arts, and students grow more ingenious by the year at avoiding it. If they can nip around Milton, duck under Blake and collapse gratefully into the arms of Jane Austen, a lot...

Quotes by Terry Eagleton

I was getting frustrated with America. It's interesting how as simple a thing as, like, letting your hair grow longer changed in the world in those days.

Quotes by Terry Gilliam

I might add that you change as a person as you grow older, so you change as a writer, too.

Quotes by Terry Brooks

To live abroad you have to grow up quickly.

Quotes by Teemu Pukki

To grow up knowing you're loved is astounding. It's a huge gift to a child.

Quotes by Ted Danson

I don't think that left to its own devices, capitalism moves along smoothly and everyone gets treated fairly in the process. Capitalism is like a child: if you want the child to grow up free and productive, somebody's got to...

Quotes by Tavis Smiley

Even though you're married, you're still individuals. You still have to grow and nurture your individuality.

Quotes by Tamara Tunie

You have to continue to grow and evolve as individuals in order for your marriage to evolve. It takes two pillars to support a structure. If those two pillars become one, you have a structure that teeters.

Quotes by Tamara Tunie

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "growing" mean across these quotes?
It covers everything from personal readiness ("I think I'm ready now to expand - to grow") to a broader statement that "we do change, grow, adapt, perhaps even learn and become wiser," to literally growing up in a particular place.
Is there an emotional quote about family and growing up?
Yes - one quote reflects on loss, wishing "mum and dad were alive and had a chance to see their grandkids grow up," a bittersweet take on watching the next generation grow.
Does growing up in a particular place come up here?
It does - one quote credits "growing up in Mumbai" and "speaking so many languages" as making it "easier to learn new languages" later on when traveling abroad.
Is there a quote about growth as a lifelong human trait?
Yes - it's summed up simply: "As human beings we do change, grow, adapt, perhaps even learn and become wiser."
Where can I find more quotes about change and progress?
Take a look at our Change quotes, Progress quotes, Development quotes, or Emotion quotes for more on personal growth.

There's also a quieter thread about the family moments growth can cost, like grandparents who won't see it happen. Explore Development or Progress quotes next.