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Long Quotes

On patience, process and playing the long game.

Several quotes here describe how long real work actually takes: commissioning a television show, learning from mistakes only years later, or thinking generationally about where humanity stands. For a related theme, see our Long Time quotes.

My favorite off-mountain workout is the long run. It's great for building endurance and strength.

Quotes by Jimmy Chin

Stay single as long as you can - you'll be married the rest of your life.

Quotes by Jimmy Garoppolo

I used to publish these stories in 32-page comics, and I would either do short stories or break the long ones up into chunks so there would be some variety inside the comic. But since then, people have been doing...

Quotes by Jim Woodring

In a long story like 'Weathercraft,' it becomes kind of convoluted. It can become perhaps difficult to remember what led up to whatever point you're at. I worried a little bit about people being able to keep the shape of...

Quotes by Jim Woodring

I've been writing books because it's been my way of dealing with the demons. The act of sitting down and writing the books down has started healing process that's been long overdue.

Quotes by Jimmy Barnes

I became a copy boy. Not for long. I started writing stories.

Quotes by Jimmy Breslin

I still consider it a summer job, though. So, I try to maintain that summer job as long as I can. But it's exciting to be able to have the opportunity to do things I always dreamed of as a...

Quotes by Jimmy Buffett

It's not all fine and dandy, but a smile can go a long way. Show some love, be patient, and this world will be a much better place.

Quotes by Jimmy Butler

For too long, opponents of the PATRIOT Act have transformed this law into a grossly distorted caricature that bears no relation to the legislation itself.

Quotes by Jim Sensenbrenner

Baseball has long been a national pastime that many Americans have cherished.

Quotes by Jim Sensenbrenner

Not exactly sure there can be a final chapter to Thanos, considering what he is and his relationship with Mistress Death. Might just be that as long as there is a Marvel, there will be a Thanos to plague that...

Quotes by Jim Starlin

I learned long ago on the battlefields of Vietnam that in a crisis, there is no substitute for clear-eyed leadership.

Quotes by Jim Webb

I track some long hours.

Quotes by Jim Pattison

Reducing trade barriers with this key ally will go a long way toward increasing market access for American farmers, manufacturers and service providers.

Quotes by Jim Ramstad

What we want to see is a long term future for Grangemouth.

Quotes by Jim Ratcliffe

Do not buy the hype from Wall St. and the press that stocks always go up. There are long periods when stocks do nothing and other investments are better.

Quotes by Jim Rogers

Long before social media and even television, enterprising wrestling promoters wisely scouted and signed new stars that would not only help them sell tickets, but also garner publicity from mainstream sports media.

Quotes by Jim Ross

Your whole life doesn't have to be one long, smart monologue.

Quotes by Jim Sarbh

I believe in a long, prolonged, derangement of the senses in order to obtain the unknown.

Quotes by Jim Morrison

Wherever I go, there is definitely my audience. I would say in some places there's more of them than others, but it's one advantage to performing for a long time and building up kind of a reputation with a certain...

Quotes by Jim Norton

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of statements does this "Long" page collect?
The page gathers quotes using "long" in different senses - long stretches of time, a long production process, and being part of a "long line of royalty." For more upbeat lines in a similar vein, see Good quotes.
Is there a quote here with a dramatic, big-picture claim?
Yes: "I think, and I've thought this for a long time, that we live, roughly speaking, in the last generation of human beings" is a striking, big-picture statement about humanity. For more quotes centered on extended time, see Long Time.
Does this page touch on family lineage?
Yes: "I think of myself as a young prince from a long line of royalty" reflects on identity tied to ancestry and family history.
Is there anything here about the entertainment industry?
One quote describes how making a TV show is "such a long process," moving from commissioned scripts through a network before it airs. If you enjoy reflections tied to life's bigger picture, Life quotes is a related page.
Is there poetic content here too, or only quotes?
This page is quotes-focused, but if you'd like more poetic Hindi-style verses built around the same word, the Shayari section is worth a look.

You can also browse our Good quotes for shorter, upbeat lines, or the Hindi-language Shayari collection for a poetic take.