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Owned Quotes: On Possessions, Property, and Power

Who really owns what

One striking line jokes that America is practically owned by China, using ownership as a sharp metaphor for economic dependence.

My family never owned a home. We leased.

Quotes by Aaron Paul

America is practically owned by China.

Quotes by Tom Winnifrith

I felt I was owned by possessions.

Quotes by Nicolas Berggruen

My beard is owned by HBO.

Quotes by Kristofer Hivju

America Quotes

I've owned mopeds in the past.

Quotes by Brett Dalton

My first record I owned was by Les Paul.

Quotes by Bill Wyman

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the quotes say about feeling controlled by material things?
One speaker admits to once feeling owned by their own possessions, flipping the usual idea of ownership to describe how belongings can end up controlling their owner instead.
Is there a quote about international debt or economics?
Yes, one line jokes that China practically owns America, a humorous but pointed comment on economic ties between the two countries.
What's the story behind the beard quote?
One entertainer jokes that their beard is technically owned by the network they work for, a playful nod to how much creative control networks can hold over talent.
Do any quotes mention vehicles or personal property?
Yes, one speaker mentions having owned mopeds at earlier points in life, a small, down-to-earth detail among the more sweeping quotes on this page.
Are any of these quotes about family inheritance?
Not directly, though readers interested in that angle may enjoy our Family quotes, which cover legacy and belonging more broadly.

Another quote humorously claims a celebrity's Beard is owned by a television network, poking fun at contract culture.