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Increasingly Quotes

Words that track how things change, bit by bit.

These quotes lean on the word "increasingly" to mark a shift already underway, from becoming more open-minded to a growing personal fear of open spaces. The tone ranges from private to societal, including a pointed line about work being taxed more while nonwork gets propped up by the same system. Read on for reflections on gradual Change and what it costs.

It is increasingly important to be open-minded.

Quotes by Tucker Carlson

I've become increasingly agoraphobic.

Quotes by Molly Crabapple

We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes nonwork.

Quotes by Milton Friedman

Increasingly, Americans don't own America.

Quotes by Marcy Kaptur

Change Quotes

We are increasingly becoming a pluralistic nation.

Quotes by Frances Hesselbein

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "increasingly" mean in these quotes?
It signals a trend building over time rather than a sudden change, like becoming more open-minded or more anxious as circumstances evolve. The quotes use it to describe both personal shifts and broader social patterns.
Are these quotes about social or political change?
Some are, yes, one observes a system that taxes work while subsidizing nonwork, and another laments that Americans increasingly don't own America. Others are simply personal, like admitting to a growing fear of open spaces.
Can "increasingly" describe a positive change?
Yes, one quote frames it positively, noting it's increasingly important to stay open-minded as the world changes. Not every use of the word points to loss or worry.
Why do writers use "increasingly" instead of stating a change outright?
It softens a claim into an ongoing process, letting the reader sense momentum rather than a fixed conclusion. See more reflections on Change for related phrasing.
What other quote topics pair well with this one?
Since these quotes track personal and societal shifts, our Identity and Intensity collections cover related ground, how people describe becoming who they are under pressure.

Whether it's a quiet personal shift or a broader cultural one, these lines treat change as a process rather than a single event. For more on how people talk about who they're becoming, see our Identity and Emotion quote collections.