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This page collects quotes built around superlatives — including a direct critique of George W. Bush's domestic policy priorities, alongside genre-film commentary on luck and poor decision-making. For a look at priority and value elsewhere, see Important quotes.

In mid-20th-century America, it could be argued that the novelist still had the most claim of anyone to omniscience. Whatever he/she couldn't prove, he/she could gesture at.

Quotes by Joshua Cohen

Most literature everywhere and of every time is bad.

Quotes by Joshua Cohen

Most novelists are narcissistic egomaniacs who would probably fit somewhere on the CEO spectrum.

Quotes by Joshua Cohen

Invented languages have often been created in tandem with entire invented universes, and most conlangers come to their craft by way of fantasy and science fiction.

Quotes by Joshua Foer

I think that most artists are leaning towards fragile idiots.

Quotes by Josh Silver

Unfair and deceptive business practices have been illegal in most states for decades. Yet traffickers routinely use what appear to be legitimate businesses - massage parlors, bars, nail salons - as fronts for their illegal exploitation. It's the ultimate business...

Quotes by Josh Hawley

I have been very lucky for most of my adult life to be working as an actor.

Quotes by Josh Hopkins

The serial arsonist is the most difficult to apprehend because the evidence is burned up.

Quotes by Joseph Wambaugh

Both the cockroach and the bird would get along very well without us, although the cockroach would miss us most.

Quotes by Joseph Wood Krutch

The most serious charge which can be brought against New England is not Puritanism but February.

Quotes by Joseph Wood Krutch

Every man has his follies - and often they are the most interesting thing he has got.

Quotes by Josh Billings

About the most originality that any writer can hope to achieve honestly is to steal with good judgment.

Quotes by Josh Billings

The most fundamental purpose of government is defense, not empire.

Quotes by Joseph Sobran

Most Americans aren't the sort of citizens the Founding Fathers expected; they are contented serfs. Far from being active critics of government, they assume that its might makes it right.

Quotes by Joseph Sobran

The extra curricular activity in which I was most engaged - debating - helped shape my interests in public policy.

Quotes by Joseph Stiglitz

Transformational leaders are important because they make choices that most other leaders would not.

Quotes by Joseph Nye

We do have a zeal for laughter in most situations, give or take a dentist.

Quotes by Joseph Heller

It is as if Clinton had called one of the most respected character witnesses in all of U.S. history to testify that the primal urge has a most distinguished presidential pedigree.

Quotes by Joseph J. Ellis

I think most writers' houses are disappointing. What's much more atmospheric and interesting are the places they wrote about.

Quotes by Joseph Kanon

In recompense, envy may be the subtlest - perhaps I should say the most insidious - of the seven deadly sins.

Quotes by Joseph Epstein

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of "Most" quotes are featured here?
A varied set - thoughts on what drives horror films, a pointed political statement about George W. Bush's policy impact, a warning about over-relying on expertise, and a simple reflection on enjoying acting work.
Is there a quote about horror films?
Yes, one quote puts it plainly: "Poor decisions and bad luck are contingencies of most horror films." It's a comment on what tends to drive the genre's plots.
Is there a political quote in this collection?
Yes, one quote states that "George W. Bush has helped those who have most, hurt those who have least and ignored everyone in between," presented as the speaker's assessment of his policy impact, without further elaboration in the excerpt. For more viewpoint-driven quotes, see the Important page.
Is there a quote warning about over-reliance on experts?
Yes, one quote calls "the bowing to expertise" one of the most dangerous phenomena, whether in international relations or technology use. Browse the Life page for more perspectives like this.
Is there a quote about enjoying a career in acting?
Yes, one quote simply says, "One of the things I enjoyed the most is just working as an actor." For more first-person reflections, check out the Me and Like pages.

Other entries warn against over-trusting expertise in fields like international relations, or simply describe the parts of a job someone enjoys most. Continue with Life quotes or Like quotes.