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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.

No matter where you play, you want to be remembered.

Quotes by Romelu Lukaku

I want my team to be the best. I want my team to be the most attractive to play in the league.

Quotes by Romelu Lukaku

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but play is certainly the father.

Quotes by Roger von Oech

I like to play golf, but not at a country club.

Quotes by Roger Wang

I would not rule out going to Israel because I disapprove of the foreign policy any more than I would refuse to play in the UK because I disapprove of Tony Blair's foreign policy.

Quotes by Roger Waters

All the politicians in Uganda play to their fundamentalist benefactors in America because of the flow of money.

Quotes by Roger Ross Williams

I play a couple basic folks songs and break them down. I did that on a six string. I can't recall all the songs on it. There's some finger picking on it.

Quotes by Roger McGuinn

I'm sorry to say that no, I do not play the piano.

Quotes by Roger Moore

I enjoy tennis, though don't play very often nowadays, and skiing... oh yes and swimming.

Quotes by Roger Moore

You know, I don't only play for the record books.

Quotes by Roger Federer

Even though I play a professional sport now, I love college baseball.

Quotes by Roger Clemens

They said I couldn't play anything but an English boy. I knew I could. So I went to New York.

Quotes by Roddy McDowall

I'm not a guitar collector. I own some guitars because I play.

Quotes by Robin Zander

I play football like I dance.

Quotes by Robinho

My dream is Chelsea. They are great, and my objective is to play there.

Quotes by Robinho

I play this game to win.

Quotes by Robinson Cano

My songs don't play on pop radio; they play on black radio.

Quotes by Robin Thicke

At home in Manchester, I have a recreation room just like I had in London, with all kinds of jerseys on the wall. In the middle, there's a table to play tennis.

Quotes by Robin Van Persie

I want to play as long as possible at the highest level.

Quotes by Robin Van Persie

For humans and animals alike, truly vigorous, wholehearted, spontaneous play is something of a biological frill.

Quotes by Robin Marantz Henig

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.