Pond Quotes
Lines on small ponds, big fish, and quiet reflection
These quotes use the pond as a metaphor, weighing the appeal of being a big presence in a smaller, more specialized setting. For related reading, see our nature quotes collection.
Benjamin Franklin performed a beautiful experiment using surfactants: on a pond at Clapham Common, he poured a small amount of oleic acid, a natural surfactant which tends to form a dense film at the water-air interface.
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Pond scum stinks. And so do the Obama administration's enormous, taxpayer-funded 'investments' in politically connected biofuel companies.
I'd rather be a big fish in a specialized pond than a little, little fish in a more generalized big pond.
Emotion Quotes
American society is a sort of flat, fresh-water pond which absorbs silently, without reaction, anything which is thrown into it.
As a rough rule of thumb, I would say the smaller the pond, the more belligerent the fish.
I've had boyfriends I've dated whom I met as Courtney, but then dated as Shane. Courtney can certainly act as a glamorous stepping stone across the pond.
The friendship we share grows amidst the craggy rock pond; reeds of water spray fireflies scented with bonfires.
Identity Quotes
I look forward to Pond's products to deliver better skincare for girls everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What idea do most of these pond quotes explore?
Is there a political reference among these quotes?
Does any quote describe a personal, quiet setting?
Is society compared to a pond anywhere?
Where can I find more quotes on similar reflective themes?
One quote finds calm in reading beside a backyard pond, while another compares an entire society to still, absorbing water. See also our reflection quotes page.
