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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 play the piano.

Quotes by Ralph Hasenhuttl

For us it's important that we should become a team that is not easy to play against.

Quotes by Ralph Hasenhuttl

It is not right to play politics with education.

Quotes by Rajinikanth

The secretariat will play a pivotal role in decision-making above a certain level, where basic policies are involved, but below that, we will have to leave the implementation to whoever is in charge.

Quotes by Rajiv Gandhi

I was a very outgoing guy. I loved roaming around, hanging out with friends. From class 5th, I practised and learnt martial arts for about 7-8 years and have won medals at the national level. Then I trained in dancing...

Quotes by Rajkummar Rao

I play the game the right way.

Quotes by Rajon Rondo

I play the game hard; I play the game with an edge.

Quotes by Rajon Rondo

Once, he was chosen to play Ram in a small Ramleela company, but his parents were against it.

Quotes by Raj Kapoor

I was looking at the sights, thinking, 'I used to play there a couple of years back, and now I'm on the coach with the England team.'

Quotes by Raheem Sterling

I don't want to be perceived as the money-grabbing 20-year-old; I just want to be perceived as the kid who loves to play football.

Quotes by Raheem Sterling

I can't be the villain that I play in the movies.

Quotes by Rahul Dev

I'm an aggressive fighter, but I'm smart. I'm not going to play stupid.

Quotes by Rafael dos Anjos

But as far as I'm concerned, I can still play defense.

Quotes by Rafael Palmeiro

I love to play big games, it makes you a bigger player.

Quotes by Rafael van der Vaart

I want to play interesting women.

Quotes by Rachel Weisz

I can't play a character that I am judging.

Quotes by Rachelle Lefevre

Football runs in my blood, and I did really want to play football.

Quotes by Radamel Falcao

I hope to play in Europe one day. It is one of my objectives.

Quotes by Radamel Falcao

I had the opportunity to play in the Premier League, and I did.

Quotes by Radamel Falcao

I haven't forgotten how to play football. But I need to play each weekend.

Quotes by Radamel Falcao

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.