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Kicked Quotes

Getting kicked out isn't always the end of the story.

These quotes treat being kicked out as a turning point rather than pure failure, from expulsion for streaking to a preference for being kicked out rather than slowly rusting out. The tone stays candid, even a little proud, about the setback.

I was kicked out of school one year for streaking.

Quotes by Steve Sabol

I kicked off... and things went on from there... down and down.

Quotes by Ronald Biggs

I'll be kicked out before I rust out.

Quotes by Gavin Newsom

There's no photo-shoot academy. If there was, I'd probably be kicked out.

Quotes by Aubrey Plaza

Action Quotes

Champions all get kicked when they're down.

Quotes by Apolo Ohno

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "kicked" refer to in most of these quotes?
Mostly being kicked out, of school, an academy, or a phase of life, used as a marker for a turning point rather than simple failure. One speaker even prefers being kicked out to slowly rusting out.
Is there a lighthearted quote in this collection?
Yes, one admits being kicked out of school for streaking, told with humor rather than regret. It sets the tone for how playfully this topic is handled overall.
Do any of these quotes describe a fresh start after being kicked out?
One describes being kicked off and then things spiraling further down, which is more candid than triumphant. Not every quote here frames the aftermath positively.
Does this topic apply to careers as well as school?
Yes, one quote imagines being kicked out of a nonexistent photo-shoot academy, poking fun at how competitive an industry can feel. It stretches the idea of getting kicked out beyond literal institutions.
What mindset connects these quotes together?
A preference for action and forward motion over stagnation ties them together, echoed in our Action collection. Getting kicked out, in this framing, beats standing still.

There's a shared thread of resilience here: getting knocked down, then moving forward anyway. For more on that mindset, see our Action and Intensity collections.