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Oldest Quotes

Quotes on being the oldest, from family roles to old traditions.

These oldest quotes cover a range of meanings, from being the oldest child in a family to tragedy being described as the oldest form of theatre. A few lines come from actors reflecting on early career roles and family memories.

I'll be, like, the oldest rapper alive.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

My oldest brother was in 'The Andy Griffith Show' as one of Opie's friends.

Quotes by Suzanne Crough

I was a switchboard operator on the first season of 'Mad Men.' I was the oldest and bitterest.

Quotes by Stephanie Courtney

I am the oldest of 4 kids.

Quotes by Shay Carl

Age Quotes

Peter Dinklage is one of my oldest friends from New York!

Quotes by Sam Trammell

I'm the oldest and I've got two sisters.

Quotes by Lisa Snowdon

Tragedy is the oldest form of theatre.

Quotes by John Ross Bowie

I'm the oldest out of five.

Quotes by Jamie Anne Allman

Brunei Darussalam is one of the oldest kingdoms in South East Asia.

Quotes by Hassanal Bolkiah

Emotion Quotes

To the best of my knowledge, my youngest reader is 10 and the oldest is 95.

Quotes by Gail Carriger

Poetry is one of the oldest of all art forms, and one of its powers for shamans and tribal leaders was the mnemonic.

Quotes by Felix Dennis

Crank-calling people is the oldest bit in the world.

Quotes by Elvis Duran

My father is the oldest of seven boys.

Quotes by Dr. Dre

I have the oldest whiplash in the business.

Quotes by Donna McKechnie

History Quotes

The oldest of the arts and the youngest of the professions.

Quotes by Derek Bok

My oldest son, Gary, is a seasoned minister and travels with me for ministers' conferences.

Quotes by David Wilkerson

I'm the oldest in my family and do play piano.

Quotes by David Lambert

That'll be my claim to fame: My grandmother-in-law is the oldest iPad user!

Quotes by Daniel Clowes

My oldest son's name is Oliver and my second son's name is Walter.

Quotes by Ariel Helwani

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Oldest quotes page about?
It gathers quotes that use the word oldest, covering family birth order, career milestones, and the age of art forms like theatre.
Why do people search for oldest quotes?
They're often used by people reflecting on being the eldest sibling, or by writers referencing the long history of a tradition or art form.
Do the quotes mention family birth order?
Yes, more than one quote reflects on being the oldest sibling, including personal memories of family life and early acting roles.
Is there a quote about the history of theatre?
Yes, one quote calls tragedy the oldest form of theatre, connecting the word oldest to the history of storytelling and performance.
Do any quotes come from actors discussing their early work?
Yes, one actor recalls being a switchboard operator during the first season of a well-known TV show, describing herself as the oldest cast member at the time.

For more on similar themes, see quotes tagged Age or History, both connected to time, tradition, and generations.