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Important Quotes

On priorities and knowing what really matters.

These quotes weigh what matters most across very different fields: holding an alliance together ahead of any single military strike, and staying musically open instead of narrowing yourself to one sound. For more, see our Life quotes.

'Freedom of belief and worship is the most important guarantee of social peace.

Quotes by Ahmet Necdet Sezner

'Zero problems with neighbors' is a value. But another equally important value is to establish peace.

Quotes by Ahmet Davutoglu

It is very important that the world know that there have been 500 years of peaceful coexistence in Turkey between the Jews and Moslems.

Quotes by Ahmet Ertegun

You know the most important thing the Americans did for Iraq apart from liberating the country from Saddam was helping Iraq reduce its debt. The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.

Quotes by Ahmed Chalabi

Always Quotes

Recycling old buildings to show art is very important.

Quotes by Agnes Gund

No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently.

Quotes by Agnes de Mille

One doesn't recognize the really important moments in one's life until it's too late.

Agatha Christie

I think it is very important to learn to say 'No.' I think it is sometimes important for brands or the creative director to learn to say, 'This might be on trend, but it is not right for us.'

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

It's important to always mix the past with the present. I think that makes it feel more authentic and real.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

Life Quotes

My mother taught me that it is important to be prepared for a last-minute polish.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

I got a pouch at Chelsea Market in NYC that says, 'Art Is More Important Than Math.' It has pencils and a highlighter. I always have to sign something or highlight a script.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

Autism currently affects one in 88 children in the U.S., and its prevalence continues to rise. That's why it's important to help organizations like Autism Speaks raise awareness and funds to support families and individuals impacted by it.

Quotes by Adrienne Bailon

If you're having dinner with friends and they're always on the phone or always texting, it's just impolite. Unless it's something important - like someone is in the hospital or something - don't do it.

Quotes by Adriana Lima

Lingerie is one of the most important pieces of your wardrobe. You can have a wardrobe malfunction if you don't choose the right thing to wear underneath!

Quotes by Adriana Lima

Me Quotes

It's important for a young black kid to see a Mexican hero, just to know that we're all equal.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

It's important to the world to see superheroes that are spread across our demographic.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

The room is the most important thing about recording.

Quotes by Adrian Smith

It shouldn't be a matter of who deserves help or not, but of whether we want to be a country that allows its neediest to continue to need. Condemnation of individuals and their choices mutes all these other really important...

Quotes by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc

What is important is family, friends, giving back to your community and finding meaning in life.

Quotes by Adrian Grenier

More Quotes

I believe that sugar is just as important for our body as salt is, and other natural foods.

Quotes by Adnan Sami

Frequently Asked Questions

What different contexts does "important" show up in on this page?
The quotes span technology and security, baseball strategy, personal musical taste, and military diplomacy - all built around what the speaker considers most "important" in each area.
Is there a quote about baseball strategy?
Yes: "You would be amazed how many important outs you can get by working the count down to where the hitter is sure you're going to throw to his weakness, and then throw to his power instead," describing a pitching strategy built on deception.
Is there a quote about musical taste and identity?
Yes, one explains it's important to the speaker "to not stay too confined to any specific sonic space," expressing appreciation for straight folk music while resisting being limited to just one style. For more first-person reflections, see Me.
Is there a quote about military diplomacy?
Yes: "In my experience, in bringing coercive diplomacy to bear against Slobodan Milosevic, no bomb strike was more important than maintaining NATO's cohesion," emphasizing alliance unity over any single military strike.
Is there a quote about technology and security?
Yes: "The most important impact of technology on communications security is that it draws better and better traffic into vulnerable channels." For more on ongoing, consistent themes, see Always, or browse Life and More quotes for related reflections.

Related pages include our Always quotes and More quotes for related reflections on priorities.