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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 struggled with feeling confident for a long time, but I think it's important to be strong and not compromise for anyone or a relationship - I'm drawn to that.

Quotes by Hunter Hayes

I am a huge, huge Ronnie Milsap fan. I have been for a long time.

Quotes by Hunter Hayes

I learned a long time ago that reality was much weirder than anyone's imagination.

Quotes by Hunter S. Thompson

The TV business is uglier than most things. It is normally perceived as some kind of cruel and shallow money trench through the heart of the journalism industry, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good...

Quotes by Hunter S. Thompson

Objective journalism is one of the main reasons that American politics has been allowed to be so corrupt for so long.

Quotes by Hunter S. Thompson

I think it matters almost infinitely that we practice one of the authentic religions. But if you mean does it make any difference which. The answer is no, as long as each is followed with equal intensity, sincerity, dedication.

Quotes by Huston Smith

Long live the Unity of Latin America.

Quotes by Hugo Chavez

The United States was born with an imperialist impulse. There has been a long confrontation between Monroe and Bolivar... It is necessary that the Monroe Doctrine be broken.

Quotes by Hugo Chavez

My verses stand gawping a bit. I never get used to this. They've lived here long enough.

Quotes by Hugo Claus

After the World Cup, the next two or three days there is a lot of celebration, a lot of obligation, towards the country, towards the French Federation, towards the fans. And then, after that, you feel so empty - mentally...

Quotes by Hugo Lloris

I didn't get my licence because I wasn't allowed to. But I haven't had a seizure for a long time so I could, theoretically, get my licence. But I'm now just so used to not driving, I'm scared of what...

Quotes by Hugo Weaving

I've been around so long and no matter if I've done good things or bad things, or my personal life has been good or bad, the fans have always stuck with me.

Quotes by Hulk Hogan

I've been around a long time. Maybe the people like me.

Quotes by Humphrey Bogart

Africa has been troubled for a long time - well, the world has been troubled ever since I was born.

Quotes by Hugh Masekela

Negative feedback is better that none. I would rather have a man hate me than overlook me. As long as he hates me I make a difference.

Quotes by Hugh Prather

The symbolic view of things is a consequence of long absorption in images. Is sign language the real language of Paradise?

Quotes by Hugo Ball

A mentor long departed told me that the greatest gift in political life, in any life, is to view yourself objectively, at arm's length, to make an assessment of yourself. So whom do I rely on? I rely on myself.

Quotes by Hugh Carey

China has made important contribution to the world economy in terms of total economic output and trade, and the RMB has played a role in the world economic development. But making the RMB an international currency will be a fairly...

Quotes by Hu Jintao

At the same time, we are keenly aware that China is still the largest developing country in the world and we need to make long and hard efforts if we are to build a moderately prosperous society in all respects...

Quotes by Hu Jintao

As long as I can be physically healthy, I don't mind being curvy.

Quotes by Huda Kattan

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.