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Homage Quotes

Words on tribute, respect, and honoring what came before.

Paying homage often means honoring the people, places, and works that shaped us, even when the tribute takes an unexpected form. This set of quotes looks at how creators describe that act of tribute. See more Respect quotes for related reflections.

Ever since 'The Goldbergs' began, one of my dreams was to write a homage to 'Highlander.'

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

I want to pay homage to Los Angeles.

Quotes by Roy Choi

Fraud is the homage that force pays to reason.

Quotes by Charles Curtis

Parody is homage gone sour.

Quotes by Brendan Gill

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of homage do these quotes describe?
They range from paying tribute to a city to writing creative work inspired by an admired predecessor, showing homage taking many forms.
Is homage always described positively here?
Not always — one quote suggests parody is simply homage that has curdled, adding a more critical angle to the collection.
Do any quotes connect homage to reason or logic?
Yes, one line frames fraud as the tribute that force pays to reason, a philosophical twist on the word.
Is there a quote about paying homage through writing?
Yes, one speaker describes wanting to write a tribute to another work as a long-held creative dream. See Respect quotes for related themes.
What other collections relate to homage quotes?
Check out Legacy quotes for more on honoring what came before.

Not every homage lands as intended — some quotes here note how tribute can curdle into parody or fall short of its aim. For further reading, check out Legacy quotes.