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Notorious Quotes

Quotes on bad reputations and infamous track records

Being notorious is not always about crime, and these quotes show the range, starting with a self-described worrier whose identity is built around constant unease rather than any scandal.

Autobiography is a genre notorious for falsehood.

Quotes by Robert Pinsky

Once I was chased by the king of all scorpions. I have the most notorious animal stories.

Quotes by Rachel Hunter

Hezbollah is notorious for using charities and front organizations to hide its funding sources.

Quotes by Mark Meadows

Child actors are notorious for being brats.

Quotes by Kylie Bunbury

Emotion Quotes

I am a notorious and constant worrier. I'm worried if I'm not worried.

Quotes by Karla Crome

Nationalized industries are notorious for their inability to operate at a profit.

Quotes by J. Paul Getty

I was incredibly unpopular in high school but also extremely notorious.

Quotes by Grimes

My family is notorious for its sweet tooth.

Quotes by Gil Marks

I have a Maltese Shih Tzu. I'm notorious for dressing her up in sweaters.

Quotes by Caroline Sunshine

Frequently Asked Questions

What personal trait does one quote describe as notorious?
One quote describes constant worrying as a defining, notorious trait, admitting to worry even when there is nothing obvious to worry about.
Do the quotes address organizations with bad reputations?
Yes, one quote points out that certain groups are known for exploiting charitable fronts to conceal where their money actually originates.
What do the quotes say about autobiography as a genre?
One quote calls autobiography a genre notorious for containing falsehoods.
Are government-run industries described favorably here?
No, one quote calls nationalized industries notorious for being unable to turn a profit.
Is there more on how people define themselves?
Yes, our identity quotes collection explores related themes of how reputation and self-image intertwine.

Elsewhere, notoriety turns institutional, with a pointed line about groups notorious for hiding funding sources, and another noting that entire nationalized industries are notorious for losing money.