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He Quotes

Third-person praise, from the field to the set.

This page collects quotes that describe someone else directly — a scouting comment on a hitter's known weakness, and warm praise for a footballer's skill and standing among peers. For identity-focused sayings, see Identity quotes.

Richard Nixon, famously, conducted his foreign policy according to the 'madman theory': he tried to convince enemy leaders that he was irrational and volatile in an attempt to intimidate them. But this was a potentially useful approach to foreign policy...

Quotes by Lawrence M. Krauss

Asa Briggs was a historian of class history, so he felt obligated to bring in his driver. That's the English class thing that is much weaker now.

Quotes by Lawrence Osborne

I was with - he wasn't the president then, but - Barack Obama, when he was running, in Washington, during Black Congressional Caucus Weekend, and did a panel about global warming with him. It was almost as if I switched...

Quotes by Lawrence Bender

When an introvert is quiet, don't assume he is depressed, snobbish or socially deficient.

Quotes by Laurie Helgoe

The thing about Sheeran is that he is an incredibly real artist and songwriter. He is not trying to be anybody else other than himself.

Quotes by Lauv

Luke Walton was the worst coach ever for Lonzo 'cause he had a losing mentality.

Quotes by LaVar Ball

If you get Lonzo you know what you get. If you let him do what he does, I guarantee he wins.

Quotes by LaVar Ball

Look at Steve Kerr - he's the Milli Vanilli of coaching.

Quotes by LaVar Ball

This assumes an upward revision of the European Budget, which is precisely what Jacques Chirac refuses to do. On the contrary, he has demanded a reduction.

Quotes by Laurent Fabius

My brother sings. My brother is a singer-songwriter. His name is Parker Ainsworth. He changed his last name to his middle name.

Quotes by Lauren Worsham

A man doesn't know what he knows until he knows what he doesn't know.

Quotes by Laurence J. Peter

Nobody can be perfect unless he admits his faults, but if he has faults how can he be perfect?

Quotes by Laurence J. Peter

I've always been a big fan of Phillip Lim. He'll always be a favorite of mine.

Quotes by Lauren Conrad

I love that he's both comic and tragic, and highly poetic but also just dirty at times. ... I love that within the world of Shakespeare's plays, the whole world is sort of encompassed in a certain way.

Quotes by Lauren Groff

Steve McQueen from 'The Getaway' is tough and independent. He can be diffident but is unabashed when it comes to love. And he's undeniably sexy.

Quotes by Lauren Kate

You'd think a sociopath assassin wouldn't have a fan following but he does.

Quotes by Laurell K. Hamilton

He might be my boyfriend. He might not be my boyfriend.

Quotes by Lauren Alaina

When I was younger, I was fascinated by David Bowie, for example. he had created an entire myth around himself. It was as important as his music.

Quotes by Lars von Trier

No poet will ever take the written word as a substitute for the spoken word; he knows that it is on the spoken word, and the spoken word only, that his art is founded.

Quotes by Lascelles Abercrombie

I really liked Kishore Kumar. He had a virile man's voice, and he was truly versatile.

Quotes by Lata Mangeshkar

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these "He" quotes have in common?
Each one uses "he" to talk about a specific person mentioned in the quote - from a baseball comment about a hitting weakness, to football discussion about players potentially joining Madrid, to an observation about an actor's approach to his craft.
Is there a quote about sports here?
Yes, several. One is a brief scouting-style comment: "I know Koufax' weakness. He can't hit." Two others discuss football, with one hoping Robinho stays with Madrid because he's seen as almost the same as Cristiano Ronaldo, and another welcoming the idea of Cristiano joining Madrid, calling him "a great player with incredible quality." For more on how image and reputation intersect in sports commentary, see the Masculinity page.
Is there a quote about acting technique?
Yes, one quote compares how different actors prepare, noting that while many like to get themselves worked up, this actor "goes the other way" and relaxes into it instead. For more on approach and inner state, see the Emotion page.
Is there a quote comparing two football players?
Yes, one quote compares Robinho and Cristiano Ronaldo, suggesting they're seen as almost the same in ability, as a reason to hope Robinho stays with Madrid. Browse the Identity page for more on how people are compared and defined.
Is there a quote highlighting a specific weakness in sports?
Yes, one quote is direct and specific: "I know Koufax' weakness. He can't hit." For more on how people connect over shared opinions like this, see the Connection page.

One entry moves off the field entirely, with an actor describing a colleague's calm, unforced approach to performing. Continue with Connection quotes or Masculinity quotes for related themes.