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Miami Quotes

These Miami quotes reflect on the city's culture, from Cuban and Haitian influences to condo living, schooling, and the mix of energy and caution that shapes life in the Magic City.

Miami carries a distinct blend of Culture, climate, and history, and these quotes capture that mix through the eyes of people who grew up or lived there.

I've got a condo in Miami, but I don't live in it.

Quotes by Young Thug

I'm from Miami, and Diplo is from Fort Lauderdale. We grew up with a lot of Cuban and Haitian friends.

Quotes by Walshy Fire

I'd heard it was dangerous to walk around Miami.

Quotes by Victoria Abril

In Miami, there's a Latin flavor, and I just love every bit of it.

Quotes by Ryan Guzman

Culture Quotes

So that when I came from Panama... my family was exiled in 1973 and they went to Miami.

Quotes by Ruben Blades

I played ball at Miami. The Rock was with us.

Quotes by Rohan Marley

Miami's my favorite art fair. I even surfed there one year.

Quotes by Richard Phillips

The heart of Univision - and what we do - is here in Miami.

Quotes by Randy Falco

There's so many great themes from the '80s: 'Magnum,' 'Miami Vice.'

Quotes by Ramin Djawadi

Emotion Quotes

Miami is always super, duper lit.

Quotes by Post Malone

I did most of my schooling in Miami.

Quotes by Navi Rawat

I loved LeBron when he was in Cleveland. Loved him in Miami. And loved him when he went back to Cleveland.

Quotes by Manny Machado

Miami has embraced me and I love them for that.

Quotes by Lil Wayne

I've only been to these foreign countries: Canada, L.A. and Miami.

Quotes by Larry the Cable Guy

Geography Quotes

I had always done theater during the entire six years I was with 'CSI: Miami.'

Quotes by Khandi Alexander

I don't like Miami that much. I don't like the weather. My base is Miami, but I travel a lot.

Quotes by Juan Pablo Galavis

I grew up in Miami, Florida.

Quotes by Jorge Masvidal

Why can't DFW compete like San Francisco does with Oakland, like Miami does with Fort Lauderdale, and like Chicago O'Hare does with Midway?

Quotes by John Ensign

When I met Paul Ryan 22 years ago, he was a student at Miami of Ohio volunteering on my campaign.

Quotes by John Boehner

Identity Quotes

The only thing that keeps me in Miami is my husband.

Quotes by Joanna Krupa

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Miami quotes focus on?
Mostly personal ties to the city - growing up there with Cuban and Haitian friends, owning a condo without living in it, hearing warnings about walking around, and doing most of one's schooling there.
Is there a quote comparing Miami to another city?
Yes - one speaker notes being from Miami while a friend, Diplo, is from Fort Lauderdale, and reflects on growing up around a lot of Cuban and Haitian friends there.
Do any of these quotes mention safety in Miami?
One does - a speaker recalls hearing it was dangerous to walk around Miami, a small but pointed detail among the more nostalgic recollections.
What does the quote about a Miami condo say?
It's brief and a little wry: the speaker mentions having a condo in Miami but not actually living in it.
Where can I find quotes about culture and upbringing more broadly?
The Culture collection is a natural next stop, since these Miami quotes are largely about the cultural mix someone grew up around.

Curious about other places and identities? Check out our Geography and Identity collections for more.