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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.

I became paranoid for a long time: I thought that people were out to harm me.

Quotes by Jens Lekman

A lot of people would write to me long stories from their lives, and I felt they were thinking of me as some sort of treasure chest to keep their secrets. I felt like sometimes they would tell me stories...

Quotes by Jens Lekman

Citizens have long been easily influenced by the opinions of others and sought social proof, but social media have amplified the phenomena to unprecedented heights. As digital devices permeate every aspect of our lives, it has boosted the way in...

Quotes by Jens Martin Skibsted

Design has long gone from tinkering and sketching of auteurs in isolation to a powerful catalyzer of growth.

Quotes by Jens Martin Skibsted

Marriage is a beautiful institution as long as two people understand each other well and are willing to live their life together till they die.

Quotes by Jennifer Winget

I'd paint long strips of canvas and abandon them on the beach, or put bread out in geometric patterns for the pigeons downtown. I wanted people to find something nice and intriguing to puzzle over. Then I'd go back to...

Quotes by Jenny Holzer

For me, I was given a great gift by my father and my mother in that I was never told any idea was bad. I was told I could explore any thought as long as I wasn't hurting someone else.

Quotes by Jennifer Lynch

I really do see the good in people, and I don't want to change that. That's really how I view things, so sometimes I'll look past a lot of huge red flags because I see something else in someone. Then,...

Quotes by Jennifer Morrison

We can't just cut our way to prosperity. Even as we look for ways to reduce deficits over the long term, we must grow the economy in a way that strengthens the middle class and everyone willing to work hard...

Quotes by Jennifer Palmieri

The LGBT Community was mostly responsible for birthing my career, and I am deeply indebted to you... You have loved me faithfully and unconditionally, and for so many years you provided me with work even though my star had long...

Quotes by Jennifer Holliday

For a long time, they thought I had lupus, then they thought I had something else. Finally, when I couldn't walk, they did a spinal tap and conclusively diagnosed me with M.S.

Quotes by Jennifer Holliday

If your work isn't mission-driven or emotionally resonant to you, it will be very hard to maintain passion and focus over a long period of time, which is critical in entrepreneurship.

Quotes by Jennifer Hyman

It was like pulling teeth trying to get me to L.A. I hated it for so long, but now I've got this great life here.

Quotes by Jennifer Lawrence

Chinese restaurants have long been a weekly or monthly ritual for many Americans.

Quotes by Jennifer Lee

If you kiss on the first date and it's not right, then there will be no second date. Sometimes it's better to hold out and not kiss for a long time. I am a strong believer in kissing being very...

Quotes by Jennifer Lopez

He was an amazing father. I clutched my memories of him to my heart for so long, but he's a part of the world.

Quotes by Jennifer Grant

I do still have some of the experience from playing, but it's been so long since I've been out in those quarters, semis, finals, the important final matches, just against the top players.

Quotes by Jennifer Capriati

For as long as I can remember, I've always been interested in issues of social justice, political freedom, and civil rights.

Quotes by Jennifer Chiaverini

I felt for a long time that this is what I want to do so I'm happy at this point to just take my time and work on projects that I feel strongly about, and the rest of the time...

Quotes by Jennifer Connelly

I struggled for a long time to get anything published.

Quotes by Jennifer Donnelly

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.