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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.

We signed to play until the day we died, and we did.

Quotes by Jimmy Greaves

Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.

Quotes by Jimi Hendrix

I never thought I'd play basketball in China.

Quotes by Jimmer Fredette

It's tough at times to not play.

Quotes by Jimmer Fredette

It's a league where guys are trying to play to the best of their ability, whether you're a superstar or trying to make the NBA.

Quotes by Jimmer Fredette

It's the heart that I play with on every single possession. And that's all that it is.

Quotes by Jimmy Butler

In the first State of the Union of his second term, President Bush made clear to Americans tonight that he is not going to play the role of a lame duck President.

Quotes by Jim Sensenbrenner

Most times, life or death is the highest stake a person can play for.

Quotes by Jim Starlin

It gives the listener a good workout, to listen to the music, the same as it does us to play it.

Quotes by Jim Sullivan

You can't play forever.

Quotes by Jim Thome

It is important for an actor to play different roles.

Quotes by Jim Sarbh

What I play on screen doesn't bother me.

Quotes by Jim Sarbh

My aunt played upright bass in the Louisville Orchestra, and I was always really impressed by her musical ability. I found it really fascinating as a kid that one could play music for a living.

Quotes by Jim James

We used to play baseball back in that field and keep an eye out for the bulls.

Quotes by Jim Fowler

Almost everyone who's been to primary school in Britain has had towels put on their heads to play the shepherds in the nativity play.

Quotes by Jim Crace

I play the guitar a little bit.

Quotes by Jim DeMint

I felt unworthy to play Jesus. I just accepted the responsibility and said, 'What actor wouldn't want to play this role?'

Quotes by Jim Caviezel

In my 33rd year, I was called to play Jesus.

Quotes by Jim Caviezel

The dumber you are on court, the better you're going to play.

Quotes by Jim Courier

It's one thing to play through injuries, quite another to play well through injuries.

Quotes by Jim Boeheim

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.