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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.

When you screw up in the ring, it's so embarrassing. But the fans don't know you screwed up unless you act like you just made a mistake.

Quotes by Jake Roberts

You get older, you start meeting girls, you want to impress them. And if you happen to know an instrument, what you do is turn on the radio and try to figure out how to play popular songs.

Quotes by Jake Shimabukuro

I know a few chords on the guitar, but I wouldn't be able do a show or even be part of a jam session with one.

Quotes by Jake Shimabukuro

You know, the ukulele itself is not a very loud instrument, all right? And, you know, compared to like a trumpet, right? A trumpet is really loud.

Quotes by Jake Shimabukuro

I used to psyche myself out. Only, back then, we didn't know the word 'psyche.'

Quotes by Jake LaMotta

You know what's the greatest sin in the world? Hurting your fellow man.

Quotes by Jake LaMotta

I had such a crazy life. How I got away with it, I don't know.

Quotes by Jake LaMotta

When you're No. 1 contender for five years, and you know who's controlling things, you'll do something you're not proud of.

Quotes by Jake LaMotta

I had some issues. When I first had to deal with being in 'Star Wars,' you know, who wouldn't?

Quotes by Jake Lloyd

Reverse-engineer Hollywood is how I think of it. All the social-media stars are going in the back door, and everyone's trying to get in the front - there's a line outside. And then everyone's trying to sneak around back, but...

Quotes by Jake Paul

I finished my junior year of high school and flew out to Los Angeles. I didn't know the difference between a manager and an agent. But I got here and just started hustling and meeting anyone I could.

Quotes by Jake Paul

I think it is possible to be friends even if you're competing. You know, there's so many guys in rooms that try to psych each other out, and it doesn't work. It only hinders their work.

Quotes by Jake Abel

There were so many things in Baltimore not many people know about. I had struggles with my pitching coach. A lot of guys did.

Quotes by Jake Arrieta

The papers, you know, they're always gonna just make stuff up. They think it's in the public interest.

Quotes by Jake Bugg

I want, overall, to trust what I know is right. There have been many times when I haven't.

Quotes by Jake Gyllenhaal

People know my name, and because of that, I have more leverage as a professional fighter. And as a professional fighter, as a professional wrestler, that is something we are all battling for. We want to make our brand a...

Quotes by Jake Hager

I think it's surprising for a lot of people to see Jack Swagger crossover to MMA because they know Jack Swagger more than they know Jake Hager.

Quotes by Jake Hager

Speeding obviously is illegal. I know that's not what you're supposed to do.

Quotes by Jahlil Okafor

I don't know if I'm an action star or if that's just how things are shaping up. I would hate to be boxed into that forever, but it's probably just a strength as far as my type goes, and I'm...

Quotes by Jai Courtney

Would I want Johnny Depp's career? Sure! But do I want all the trappings and all the stuff that comes with that? I don't know. It's a pretty serious trade off. Can you prevent it? Probably not.

Quotes by Jai Courtney

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.