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Having Quotes

Most Famous Having Quotes of All Time!

Some Experience quotes find merit simply in having a good debate, while others admit a dislike of having their picture taken at all.

I'm not into having a pedigree dog.

Quotes by Agnes Obel

I think having kids has been the biggest influence on my work since I started publishing.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

Having a book published whenever is a huge honor.

Quotes by Adam Silvera

Ever since having kids, napping is something that I'm prone to do and very easily could do but rarely get the chance to.

Quotes by Adam Scott

Emotion Quotes

I think people are better for having learned, even if they aren't happier.

Quotes by Adam Conover

I'm always having to get rid of reporters.

Quotes by Ada Yonath

I don't recall having any self-awareness about the intricacy of my stories.

Quotes by A. E. van Vogt

'A' comes from Artist. And 'Boogie' from the Bronx. 'The Hoodie' part came from just having a hoodie on a lot.

Quotes by A Boogie wit da Hoodie

I hate having my picture taken.

Quotes by Zara Phillips

Experience Quotes

Having nothing, nothing can he lose.

William Shakespeare

To be accused of 'channeling' is to be dismissed as a ventriloquist's live dummy, derogated at not having a mind of one's own.

Quotes by William Safire

The best part of my life is having my kids.

Quotes by William Perry

I always equate wrestling to having been in the Marine Corps.

Quotes by William Baldwin

And we reduce almost all male-female problems by working on both the female and the male. And that usually means having both sexes take responsibility.

Quotes by Warren Farrell

Fulfillment Quotes

There's always merit to having a debate.

Quotes by Ward Churchill

I would enjoy having dinner with the poet/playwright Derek Walcott.

Quotes by Walter Dean Myers

When I was having that alphabet soup, I never thought that it would pay off.

Quotes by Vanna White

Nothing is sadder than having worldly standards without worldly means.

Quotes by Van Wyck Brooks

Love, having no geography, knows no boundaries.

Quotes by Truman Capote

Possession Quotes

I didn't get round to having children until I was 35, and then I wasn't around very much.

Quotes by Tu Youyou

Frequently Asked Questions

What ties these Having quotes together?
The word 'having' shows up here in very different contexts, from having a debate to having dinner with someone admired to simply having something taken away, like comfort with being photographed. Rather than one narrow theme, the page shows how a small word can carry big variety in meaning depending on what follows it.
Why would someone search for a broad theme like this?
Quotes built around common words like 'having' often get searched by people looking for something specific but not sure how to phrase it, or by writers hunting for a line built around a familiar phrase. It's a useful entry point into related, more focused topics.
Is there a lighter, more personal quote in this set?
Yes, one simply states a dislike of having a picture taken, which feels relatable to anyone who's ever dreaded a camera pointed their way. It's a good example of how small, everyday admissions can be just as quotable as bigger statements.
Does this collection touch on relationships or responsibility?
One quote discusses having both people in a relationship take responsibility when working through problems, which points to a more thoughtful side of the theme. If that angle interests you, the Experience and Fulfillment collections explore similar ground.
How might I use a quote from this page?
These lines work well as conversation starters or captions where the idea of 'having' something, whether an experience, a debate, or a wish, fits the moment. The Possession collection is a natural next stop if you want to focus more narrowly on ownership and belongings.

One favorite wish imagines having dinner with a beloved poet and playwright, showing how Fulfillment and Possession can be as simple as good company.