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Play Quotes

Playing a part, a game, or a song - in their own words.

This set covers 'play' in its many senses: an athlete separating their job from a coach's, an actor naming a dream role, and a musician recalling an anxiety dream about forgetting lyrics onstage. Fans of team dynamics and competition can also check out Game quotes.

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, they play on a different galaxy.

Quotes by Samir Nasri

I tried to do everything on the pitch to play at the World Cup. It wasn't enough.

Quotes by Samir Nasri

If you're going to be born ugly and be an actor - the least they can do is let you play Lincoln.

Quotes by Sam Waterston

I have made that one of my policies never to play anything that I've already put on record.

Quotes by Sam Rivers

I've come to feel that if I can't make something happen in under an hour and a half, it's not going to happen in a compelling way in a three-hour play.

Quotes by Sam Shepard

Forget your opponents; always play against par.

Quotes by Sam Snead

I am a sound freak. I could play around with sound forever.

Quotes by Sam Phillips

I'm not going to be able to play it like somebody else.

Quotes by Sam J. Jones

I don't go to royal parties or play polo on horseback. No, I don't hang out with the posh crowd, if that makes sense.

Quotes by Sam Claflin

My philosophy is to not be scared of anyone. If I play well, great; if I don't, I learn from the match and move on.

Quotes by Saina Nehwal

I really fought to make my character not a stereotype. I play a soap star with dyed blonde hair.

Quotes by Sadie Frost

I prefer Liverpool. The way we play is good for all of our players.

Quotes by Sadio Mane

I would prefer to play for and against an attacking team, but I am now used to playing against defensive teams.

Quotes by Sadio Mane

Before coming here I had a minor back problem and I thought whenever I play Pakistan I get a back problem.

Quotes by Sachin Tendulkar

When I don't play international cricket, I sharpen my skills at the NCA.

Quotes by S. Sreesanth

I play a lot of cricket. I just want to play, play, and play.

Quotes by S. Sreesanth

The Lebanese Diaspora can play a role in helping to build our country's economy.

Quotes by Saad Hariri

I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do - play it right and with respect.

Quotes by Ryne Sandberg

There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years.

Quotes by Ryne Sandberg

I was a baseball player at North Central High School in Spokane, Washington even though I was all-city in basketball, even when I signed a letter of intent to play quarterback at Washington State.

Quotes by Ryne Sandberg

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about playing sports?
One quote captures a simple, no-nonsense attitude toward the game: "Coaches coach, and players play." It's about trusting your role and doing your job on the field. For more sports-minded lines, see our Football page.
Is there a quote about acting ambitions?
Yes - one quote describes a common goal for performers: "I think that's every actor's dream, actually: to play lead parts."
Does the collection include any funny performance-anxiety quotes?
There's a memorable one about stage-fright dreams: "I had a dream I was onstage naked and I forgot how to play the songs" - a relatable nightmare for any performer. Browse more in our Game section.
What does the collection say about choosing roles?
One quote is refreshingly honest: "I do like to play the darker characters; I don't really know why." For more short, straightforward lines, see our Just page.
Are any of these quotes about sticking to your role?
Yes - the idea of staying in your lane comes through clearly: "Coaches coach, and players play." It's a good reminder to focus on what you do best. Explore more in our Always collection.

Several entries lean toward performance and character work rather than sport, showing how differently the word applies across professions. Related browsing includes Football quotes for the sports side and Just quotes for shorter, plainspoken lines.