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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.

I thought I was a pretty good shortstop, but I also wanted to play in the major leagues.

Quotes by Ryne Sandberg

For me and Steven to both play for Fulham at the same time was special.

Quotes by Ryan Sessegnon

It has been a dream to play in the Premier League with Fulham.

Quotes by Ryan Sessegnon

When you are young, you just want to play as many games as you can.

Quotes by Ryan Sessegnon

When you play against older players, it's always a challenge physically and mentally.

Quotes by Ryan Sessegnon

I don't play videogames and generally think that online activism is a giant waste of time.

Quotes by Ryan Holiday

I think all of us could play the teacher because we all grew up with teachers. It's just kind of this peeking-over-the-shoulder presence that we've all grown up knowing.

Quotes by Ryan Eggold

I play the guitar and the piano and have a group of guys who I play with. They're uber talented.

Quotes by Ryan Eggold

Any time I get to play Dick Casablancas is always a pleasure.

Quotes by Ryan Hansen

Doing a play is so fulfilling. Words cannot describe how I feel when I finish doing a play.

Quotes by Rutina Wesley

To play Holland, you have to play the Dutch.

Quotes by Ruud Gullit

To play for your country is the best thing that can happen.

Quotes by Ruud Gullit

Every week you have to play well to be the champion.

Quotes by Ruud Gullit

A return to the Eredivisie would be nice, but only if it's Ajax. I don't want to play for another team.

Quotes by Ryan Babel

Through their play Barbara imagined their lives as adults. They used the dolls to reflect the adult world around them. They would sit and carry on conversations, making the dolls real people.

Quotes by Ruth Handler

This independent report clearly indicates that while we may differ among ourselves in government about what to spend money on, we have one of the most reliable and non-political processes for agreeing on how much money there is. We don't...

Quotes by Ruth Ann Minner

Storytelling is an ancient and honorable act. An essential role to play in the community or tribe. It's one that I embrace wholeheartedly and have been fortunate enough to be rewarded for.

Quotes by Russell Banks

To be able to play Jack Kerouac or Sal Paradise, it's mad to me.

Quotes by Rupert Penry-Jones

I've always liked the idea of regularly doing a play but I was offered things which I felt were too 'celebie' and West Endy.

Quotes by Rufus Sewell

You cannot be mad at somebody for wanting to play for another team.

Quotes by Rudy Gobert

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.