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I Was Raised Quotes

On the environments and beliefs that shaped who we became.

These quotes reflect on upbringing in very different forms, from disciplined martial arts training to weekly church attendance and even an unconventional childhood among a remote tribal community. Each shows how early environment leaves a lasting mark. Continue with our Church collection.

The way I'm raising my kids is so different than the way I was raised.

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

I was raised to be independent.

Quotes by Abby Lee Miller

I was raised Catholic, but my father's people were Methodist, so we went to both churches.

Quotes by Aaron Neville

I was raised hearing music everywhere I went.

Quotes by A Boogie wit da Hoodie

Anything Quotes

I was raised in a tribal situation, among cannibal people.

Quotes by William P. Young

I was raised doing martial arts.

Quotes by Victor Webster

I was raised going to church every Sunday.

Quotes by Tua Tagovailoa

I was raised Catholic.

Quotes by Tom Shadyac

I was raised by my grandma, had aunties and sisters in the house.

Quotes by Tee Grizzley

Catholic Quotes

I was a very religious kid. I was raised as an Episcopalian.

Quotes by Steven Seagal

I was raised to be charming, not sincere.

Quotes by Stephen Sondheim

I became a Christian when I was 19, and it wasn't like I was raised with the church.

Quotes by Sonny Sandoval

I don't believe in predestination, even though I was raised a Presbyterian.

Quotes by Shelley Long

I was raised around music.

Quotes by Scott Porter

Church Quotes

I was raised right. I dig who I am.

Quotes by Scott Caan

I was raised by an empowered woman. I married an empowered woman.

Quotes by Scooter Braun

I was raised around the world.

Quotes by Sarita Choudhury

I was raised in the suburbs. I wasn't on a plantation or anything.

Quotes by Samuel Ervin Beam

All I can do is take influences from where I was raised.

Quotes by Rita Ora

Environment Quotes

I was raised Catholic at a time when Vatican II was just taking hold.

Quotes by Richard Montanari

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of upbringing do these quotes describe?
They range from disciplined martial arts training to regular church attendance and an unconventional childhood in a remote community.
Why do people share quotes about how they were raised?
These quotes help explain personal values and identity by pointing back to formative childhood experiences.
Is there a quote about faith-based upbringing?
Yes, more than one reflects on growing up attending church regularly as a defining part of childhood.
Do any quotes describe an unusual childhood environment?
Yes, one recalls being raised in an unconventional setting among a remote tribal community.
What other pages relate to this collection?
Explore our Church and Catholic pages for related reflections on faith.

However varied the setting, these quotes agree that upbringing shapes identity for life. Pair this page with our Catholic and Environment collections.