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Know Quotes

Quotes on knowing and being known.

These quotes explore both sides of 'know' - the sharp insight of knowing an opponent's weakness in sports, and the disorienting feeling of not knowing anyone after moving to a new city. Related reading includes Always Quotes.

We may come to Jesus and ask Him; He will know all about it; if He comes to a little child, he will adapt himself to the language and capacity of a little child.

Quotes by Joseph Smith, Jr.

It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything.

Quotes by Joseph Stalin

I didn't know it at the time, but Hitch didn't want to talk to me - he hated meeting with people he might have to reject. As it turned out, someone, maybe his agent, insisted that he interview me.

Quotes by Joseph Stefano

For the president of the United States, reputation does matter. The reputation of the United States does matter. We are dealing with countries all over the world. They want to know if your word is good. Trump's word is not...

Quotes by Joseph Stiglitz

I don't know whether I much enjoyed education. I was not academically gifted.

Quotes by Joseph Mawle

I know Charles Michael Davis. I used to play poker with him when I lived in Los Angeles.

Quotes by Joseph Morgan

We live in a world of diverse cultures, and we know very little about social engineering and how to 'build nations.' And when we cannot be sure how to improve the world, hubristic visions pose a grave danger.

Quotes by Joseph Nye

I know it is very hard to rise above the influences of party prejudice. Often, it almost drowns the sentiment of patriotism. Party rancor and party hatred are the last serpents which the genius of patriotism can crush.

Quotes by Joseph P. Bradley

Every writer I know has trouble writing.

Quotes by Joseph Heller

Peace on earth would mean the end of civilization as we know it.

Quotes by Joseph Heller

Ask the young. They know everything.

Quotes by Joseph Joubert

As a director, if you know what you want, then it's not scary.

Quotes by Joseph Kosinski

I don't know what a scoundrel is like, but I know what a respectable man is like, and it's enough to make one's flesh creep.

Quotes by Joseph de Maistre

I want to make sure I have a system that allows me to know that the platoon sergeant and platoon commander aren't going to move at the same time when we come back from deployment. That sounds pretty simple, but...

Quotes by Joseph Dunford

I just know so many people who have six or seven foreign languages and have read everything and have musical training and they are still dorks.

Quotes by Joseph Epstein

I know how deeply slothful I am.

Quotes by Joseph Epstein

I know how many days in which I have just answered e-mail, had three phone calls and a two hour lunch. Poof, gone. They are not infrequent.

Quotes by Joseph Epstein

I know from the middle distance I give off the look of being prolific, which is a funny compliment to receive.

Quotes by Joseph Epstein

We know the ideal isn't where the action is.

Quotes by Joseph Epstein

Later, I became the manager for Amelia Earhart, until, well, you know.

Quotes by Joseph Force Crater

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are on the "Know" page?
A mix of sports, career, and social observations — a sharp scouting line about Koufax's weakness at the plate, a reflection on not knowing many people after moving to a new city, a note about a lesser-known Broadway credit, and a football transfer story involving Inter, Liverpool, and Galatasaray.
Are these quotes mostly about sports?
Not exclusively — two touch on sports and competition, but others are about feeling like a stranger in a new city or being underappreciated for past work, like a Broadway role people "don't know" about.
Is there a quote here about surprising choices?
Yes — the line about several clubs wanting a player, with people surprised he chose Galatasaray over Liverpool, captures an unexpected decision well.
How does "Know" differ from <a href="/like-quotes">Like</a> quotes?
"Know" quotes are about information, awareness, and being (or not being) recognized, while "Like" quotes are more about preference and taste.
What if I want something more consistently upbeat?
Good quotes or Always quotes lean more positive, while "Know" quotes here are more observational. For something closer to personal identity, Me quotes is also worth checking.

Others touch on being unknown for past work, or clubs wanting advance knowledge of a player's next career move. See Good Quotes and Me Quotes for related themes.