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Litter Quotes: From Trash Talk to Family Ties

From trash to family ties

Several quotes take a straightforward stance on environment-friendly behavior, treating not littering as a simple, universally accepted habit.

As my mum still candidly says, I was the runt of the litter.

Quotes by Nick Moran

There aren't many things that are universally cool, and it's cool not to litter. I'd never do it.

Quotes by Matthew McConaughey

I'm a working actress in Hollywood. You unfortunately don't get the pick of the litter when it comes to auditions and jobs.

Quotes by Madelaine Petsch

If I could spit out a litter of kids, I would.

Quotes by Blake Lively

Emotion Quotes

I see litter as part of a long continuum of anti-social behaviour.

Quotes by Bill Bryson

One of my pet peeves, one of my obsessions, is litter.

Quotes by Amy Wax

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these litter quotes talk about pollution or family?
Both — some address not throwing trash on the ground, while others use litter in its older sense, meaning a group of siblings or animal offspring.
What does 'runt of the litter' mean in this context?
One quote uses it self-deprecatingly, recalling being called the smallest or least favored among siblings, a phrase borrowed from animal litters.
How do these quotes describe the acting industry using the word litter?
One compares job auditions to a litter, noting that working actors don't always get the best pick when opportunities arise.
Is littering the environment treated positively or negatively here?
Negatively — one quote calls it simply uncool, treating avoiding litter as an easy, universally agreed-upon standard of behavior. See more in environment quotes.
Do any of these quotes mention wanting a large family?
Yes — one jokingly says they would spit out a litter of kids if they could, using the word playfully rather than literally.

Others use litter in its family sense, describing being the identity-shaping runt of the litter or wishing for a large brood of kids.