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Passing Quotes

On moments, moods, and cultures that don't stay still.

Passing describes something that never quite holds still, whether it's a fleeting state of mind, a shifting culture, or a footballer's signature skill on the pitch. These quotes pair well with our Time quotes for more on impermanence.

When students and liberals initially occupied Tahrir Square, it looked like it might be a passing thing.

Quotes by Richard Engel

Praising the Lord and passing the ammunition are mutually exclusive ideas.

Quotes by Phil Donahue

The Bible, however, was not created to be amended and altered with each passing culture.

Quotes by Mike Huckabee

I'd say my main quality is keeping the ball and my passing.

Quotes by Matteo Guendouzi

Emotion Quotes

It is always during a passing state of mind that we make lasting resolutions.

Quotes by Marcel Proust

The charms of the passing woman are generally in direct proportion to the swiftness of her passing.

Quotes by Marcel Proust

Jack was out kissing babies while I was out passing bills. Someone had to tend the store.

Quotes by Lyndon B. Johnson

I do suspect that privacy was a passing fad.

Quotes by Larry Niven

Rondo is great with the steals, also on offense with the passing and court vision.

Quotes by JaVale McGee

Identity Quotes

The receivers are an integral part of the passing game.

Quotes by Hank Stram

I served, she came to the net, it was a passing shot.

Quotes by Gabriela Sabatini

Not passing Obamacare won't bankrupt America; passing it will.

Quotes by Dana Loesch

Frequently Asked Questions

What different meanings of "passing" appear in these quotes?
They cover passing moods, passing cultural trends, athletic passing skill, and the fleeting nature of beauty and time itself.
Is athletic passing skill mentioned specifically?
Yes, one quote from an athlete names passing and ball control as a defining personal quality.
How do these quotes describe passing states of mind?
One quote observes that we often make lasting resolutions precisely during a passing, temporary state of mind, which is an interesting contradiction.
Is there a quote about how culture shouldn't be shaped by short-term trends?
Yes, one quote argues a foundational text like the Bible wasn't meant to be altered with each passing cultural shift.
Where can I read more about time and impermanence?
Our Time quotes and Emotion quotes pages continue that theme.

For the identity side of constant change, our Identity quotes and Movement quotes pages carry the theme further.