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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 work hard. But I play hard, too.

Quotes by Pitbull

It's equal opportunity for all, and we don't play favourites.

Quotes by Piyush Goyal

Life must be lived as play.

Plato

I play in a band called 'Moi non plus' with some friends.

Quotes by Pihla Viitala

I play blues old-timey style.

Quotes by Pinetop Perkins

I play any piano with a good tune.

Quotes by Pinetop Perkins

It was so much fun to play, that I've now had a taste for it and want to play more villains now.

Quotes by Piper Perabo

Lewandowski is very complete. He can hold on to the ball and build play; he can dribble. He can score goals from anywhere. He is fast, strong in the air.

Quotes by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

To join a great club is nice and all, but you have to play the games.

Quotes by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Racial distinctions should not play a role in sport.

Quotes by Pierre de Coubertin

After the play of 'Fleabag,' we had conversations with different channels and with film companies about whether 'Fleabag' should be a half-hour sitcom, an hourlong, serialized drama, or a film. And I knew that it couldn't be a drama because...

Quotes by Phoebe Waller-Bridge

If the playwright knew every little thing about his play, why bother? There must be discovery all the time, otherwise why bother to do it?

Quotes by Phylicia Rashad

Sometimes I’m so exhausted and I don’t really want to play.

Quotes by Phoebe Bridgers

When I first picked up an instrument, nothing really happened. I played piano when I was a little kid. I hated it so much, I actually don’t play piano now.

Quotes by Phoebe Bridgers

My form of rebellion was starting to play guitar. I was 13. The first song I played was 'Lovesick Blues' by Hank Williams.

Quotes by Phoebe Bridgers

I'm going to play with one goalkeeper, obviously, one defender, one midfielder and two attackers, very offensive because we need to score goals.

Quotes by Philippe Coutinho

When I was young, I would watch Ronaldinho play; I would watch him give magic.

Quotes by Philippe Coutinho

Actors are responsible to the people we play.

Quotes by Philip Seymour Hoffman

I don't get nervous when I'm directing a play. It's not like acting.

Quotes by Philip Seymour Hoffman

The only instrument I play myself is the ukulele.

Quotes by Philip Pullman

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.