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Hawaii Quotes

Home, heritage, and service, Hawaii-style.

These Hawaii quotes come directly from people born and raised there, each noting a distinct heritage - Samoan in one case, and Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese descent in another.

I volunteered to deploy to Iraq. I was one of the few soldiers who were not on the mandatory deployment roster - close to 3,000 Hawaii soldiers were.

Quotes by Tulsi Gabbard

I am from Hawaii. But I am not Hawaiian. I am full Samoan.

Quotes by Tua Tagovailoa

I'm of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese descent, and was raised on Hawaii.

Quotes by Tia Carrere

I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Quotes by Steve Case

Beauty Quotes

Hawaii is absolutely beautiful.

Quotes by Rachelle Lefevre

Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.

Quotes by Paul Theroux

There's nothing - there's nothing - as action-packed as 'Hawaii Five-O.'

Quotes by Michelle Borth

I'm grateful for the support I'm receiving from the people of Hawaii.

Quotes by Mazie Hirono

I was born and raised in Hawaii.

Quotes by Keala Settle

Culture Quotes

I first encountered fish jerky during a marlin tournament in Kona, Hawaii. It was steeped in the island flavors of ginger, soy, and pineapple.

Quotes by Jonathan Miles

Hawaii can be heaven and it can be hell.

Quotes by Jeff Goldblum

I was born in Hawaii, but I was raised in Iowa.

Quotes by Jason Momoa

Hawaii is a small, close community.

Quotes by Jake Shimabukuro

I moved to Hawaii from Inglewood, New Jersey. I had planned on retiring there.

Quotes by George Benson

Emotion Quotes

In Hawaii, some of the biggest radio stations are reggae. The local bands are heavily influenced by Bob Marley.

Quotes by Bruno Mars

Hawaii's the 50th state? I thought it was a suburb of Guam.

Quotes by Bobby Heenan

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all these Hawaii quotes come from people actually from Hawaii?
Yes, each quote is from someone born or raised in Hawaii, though they describe different ethnic backgrounds, including Samoan, and Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese descent.
Is being from Hawaii the same as being Hawaiian in these quotes?
No, one speaker explicitly draws that distinction, saying they are from Hawaii but not Hawaiian, clarifying that their own heritage is fully Samoan.
Is there a quote about military service tied to Hawaii?
Yes, one quote describes volunteering for deployment overseas despite not being on the mandatory roster, noting that close to 3,000 fellow Hawaii soldiers were sent as well.
What ethnic backgrounds are mentioned among these Hawaii quotes?
The quotes mention Samoan heritage in one case, and Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese descent in another, showing some of the range of backgrounds among people raised in Hawaii.
What other quote pages relate to this heritage theme?
Try Culture quotes for more on heritage and identity, or Beauty quotes for reflections tied to place.

One speaker also recalls volunteering to deploy alongside thousands of fellow Hawaii soldiers. For related reading, see Culture quotes or Beauty quotes.