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Nor Quotes

Lines built on neither one thing nor the other.

The quotes gathered here use "nor" to draw firm lines, such as convictions that are refused at any price. One well-known passage describes standing unbowed under hardship without wincing or crying aloud.

Marriage is neither heaven nor hell, it is simply purgatory.

Abraham Lincoln

I'm neither a millennial nor a hipster.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud: Under the bludgeoning of chance my head is bloody, but unbowed.

Quotes by William Ernest Henley

I'm neither sexy nor a star.

Quotes by Wentworth Miller

Abstract Quotes

As recently as 1979, neither panic attacks nor panic disorder officially existed.

Quotes by Scott Stossel

In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are consequences.

Quotes by Robert Green Ingersoll

The man of virtuous soul commands not, nor obeys.

Quotes by Percy Bysshe Shelley

I have no tax delinquency problem, nor have I ever.

Quotes by Matt Bevin

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

Quotes by Marcus Valerius Martial

Agreeable Quotes

Investment in early education is not a Liberal or Conservative idea. Nor should it be decided along party lines.

Quotes by Madeleine M. Kunin

Principles, convictions and motives are neither sold nor bargained for!

Quotes by Joseph Pulitzer

In most conventional novels, God is not allowed to be nuts. Nor are nuts allowed to be God.

Quotes by John Sladek

Conciliation is not capitulation, nor is compromise to be deemed equivalent to imbalanced concession.

Quotes by Jalal Talabani

I was not an Abstract Expressionist. Nor was I an Irascible.

Quotes by Hedda Sterne

Alike Quotes

I'm small, but I'm neither compliant nor agreeable.

Quotes by Elia Kazan

No day is alike, nor should it be.

Quotes by Donna Edwards

No one nor anything can silence me.

Quotes by Dmitri Mendeleev

The universe seems neither benign nor hostile, merely indifferent.

Quotes by Carl Sagan

Saints have no moderation, nor do poets, just exuberance.

Quotes by Anne Sexton

Anything Quotes

Liberty cannot be established without morality, nor morality without faith.

Quotes by Alexis de Tocqueville

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Nor quotes page about?
It collects quotes built around the word "nor," often used to draw a firm line between two things a speaker rejects or refuses. Several examples pair it with "neither" for added emphasis.
Why do people search for nor quotes?
Writers and students often search for these while looking for examples of how "neither...nor" constructions are used effectively in memorable lines. Others simply enjoy the rhythm these pairings create in a sentence.
Is there a well-known literary quote in this collection?
Yes, one widely recognized passage describes standing unbowed under hardship, having "not winced nor cried aloud" despite difficulty. It's a strong example of "nor" used for emphasis in classic writing.
Do any of these quotes use "nor" in a playful or ironic way?
Yes, one quote jokes about a rule in conventional fiction, flipping the logic so that neither side of a comparison gets special treatment. It shows how the word can turn a serious idea into wordplay.
What kind of convictions are described using "nor" here?
One quote insists that certain principles simply cannot be traded away or negotiated, no matter the offer. It's a firm statement about personal integrity, built almost entirely around the word nor.

Others use the word more playfully, questioning whether one quality can apply without its opposite also applying. For a related idea, see our Abstract quotes page.