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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.

Arsene Wenger gives youngsters opportunities, and if he thinks that you're good enough, he'll play you.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

It's a massive difference when you play in front of full stadiums; you can sense the buzz around the players, and it helps us get that extra one or two per cent that may be the difference in games.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

I'm happy to be in the centre for Wales - that's my favourite position and where I play my best football.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

It was surreal to play opposite Angela Lansbury and Elaine Stritch, Bernadette Peters and Catherine Zeta-Jones. There was so much to learn just from watching them, and it was an honor to share the stage with women who have accomplished...

Quotes by Aaron Lazar

I grew up with the idea of the cyborg and the robot, but at the same time I felt this intense disconnection between the things I was engaged with and inspired by in terms of fun and play. It seemed...

Quotes by Aaron Koblin

To put on the pinstripe - it's extraordinary. Just being able to play one game with the Yankees is quite an honor.

Quotes by Aaron Judge

I never want to play timid or scared of anything, especially when my pitcher or my teammates are out there going 100 percent.

Quotes by Aaron Judge

For me, it's just about taking it one at-bat, one pitch, one play at a time.

Quotes by Aaron Judge

That's why we play. That's why we train. That's why we do everything in the offseason. It is to win a World Series.

Quotes by Aaron Judge

Any time you play shortstop or center field, the majority of the baseballs are hit in the middle of the field.

Quotes by Aaron Judge

What position didn't I play last season?

Quotes by Aaron Hill

You got to become a student of the game. You got to learn the game before you can go out there and play fast.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

I'm able to see things and react certain ways, I try to slither through there and try to make a play.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

You visualize making a game-changing play, that's what you're here for.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

It's a headache, chasing a guy around. I'd rather play against a quarterback that sits still.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

After games, you think about the play you missed.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

All I can do is play football, put it on film.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

Personally, I really enjoy sci-fi. I watch it, I read comic books, and I play video games.

Quotes by Aaron Ashmore

Many people, including me, thought it was too early for me to play a father to two grown-up daughters, but I found the script of 'Dangal' irresistible. I had to do it!

Quotes by Aamir Khan

We seek the right to play our part in advancing the cause of national defense and national unity. But certainly, there can be no true national unity where one-tenth of the population is denied their basic rights as American citizens.

Quotes by A. Philip Randolph

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.