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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.

Usually most characters I play are quite realistic.

Quotes by Virginie LeDoyen

Each match I play is the most important one yet.

Quotes by Viswanathan Anand

There are two bowlers who I think are very tough to play against - Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.

Quotes by Virat Kohli

When I was a kid, my first dream was to play Test matches, and the second one was to play 100 Test matches because there are very few people who have played 100 Tests for India.

Quotes by Virender Sehwag

I have never been able to play consistently with soft hands.

Quotes by Virender Sehwag

When I play a cover-drive, I play it to score runs.

Quotes by Virender Sehwag

We can't always play the perfect game.

Quotes by Virgil van Dijk

Human life is full of the play of samskaras - tendencies developed by repeated actions.

Quotes by Vinoba Bhave

Google Apps for Education is a suite of applications intended to be helpful to higher level educational institutions, but in the long run, I think Google has a role to play in helping to assemble relevant content for classroom use.

Quotes by Vint Cerf

When I'm shooting films, I write and play music when I come home.

Quotes by Violante Placido

I can play multiple instruments. I love a cappella. I love barbershop. I love magic.

Quotes by Vincent Rodriguez III

I play some fighting games, but mostly I just play sports.

Quotes by Vince Carter

I should be equipped to play in any condition.

Quotes by Vijay Shankar

I have to step up and do well in every match I get to play.

Quotes by Vijay Shankar

I look to improve every time I play, whether batting or bowling.

Quotes by Vijay Shankar

I like to read the situation and play accordingly.

Quotes by Vijay Shankar

With the advanced editing technologies, it's not difficult to play double roles these days. It can be done easily.

Quotes by Vijay Antony

If wanted to play a sport, I played a sport. If I wanted to do things that many girls born in 1950 didn't do, I did it.

Quotes by Victoria Principal

With the backdrop of its geostrategic location and historical ties with the Middle East, Turkey has an essential role to play for the stability, peace and social development of the region.

Quotes by Victor Ponta

I have always known that I've got the ability to play in a big club like Chelsea.

Quotes by Victor Moses

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.