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Pressure Quotes

For when everything is riding on it.

Several of these quotes come from people who built entire careers under pressure, describing repertory theatre as training for exactly that, a feeling explored further in the feel collection.

Honestly, I don't feel pressure to live up to anything I've done because I tend to not listen to my work once a year passes.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

The Matchplay is a straight knock-out tournament so everybody is under pressure straight away - I prefer that.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

I have the game for the pressure matches and now I just have to be consistent.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

It has gotten worse as I'm becoming more successful. My nerves. Just because there's a bit more pressure, and people are expecting a lot more from me.

Quotes by Adele

Always Quotes

For many families, gift-giving is a major source of stress - the relentless commercialism, the whining demands, the financial pressure.

Quotes by Adam Mansbach

I don't think any relationship responds well to pressure.

Quotes by Adam Levine

Peer pressure plays a huge role in people's desire to get married.

Quotes by Adam Levine

With 'Under the Pressure,' I just found two chords I liked, and built it up, did like a ten-minute drum pattern.

Quotes by Adam Granduciel

I don't ever have the pressure of making a hit, because I've never had a hit song, per se. The closest thing to a hit song was 'Shiraz,' and it's not your prototypical hit song, with a catchy hook and...

Quotes by Action Bronson

Being Quotes

I love the intimacy of TV. I love the fact that you don't necessarily have the pressure of an audience or anyone around watching it - just you and it.

Quotes by Abi Morgan

In a world where audiences listen for attitudes rather than arguments or information, speakers must feel the pressure to posture rather than engage.

Quotes by Abhijit Banerjee

The degree of political pressure to make MGNREGA jobs available varies massively from state to state - which is why access to MGNREGA jobs is worse in a very poor state like Bihar than in a richer state like Andhra...

Quotes by Abhijit Banerjee

If a woman goes to Planned Parenthood for birth control and discovers in the course of her visit that she has high blood pressure, Planned Parenthood can't help her. She has to be referred to a FQHC for treatment.

Quotes by Abby Johnson

I feel I handle the pressure situations well, and that's why I want to be there at the end.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

Feel Quotes

There should be a minimum on the air pressure but not a maximum. Every game, they're taking air out of the footballs I'm throwing, and I think that's a disadvantage for the way that I like them prepped.

Quotes by Aaron Rodgers

There's always pressure on Arsenal to go out and win games and win trophies.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

Working with the brothers can put pressure on my voice, so I choose to do my own solo thing so I can save my voice. I couldn't do both now. The Neville Brothers is a funk band; they play loud,...

Quotes by Aaron Neville

The work requires a moderately large investment in technological and theoretical developments and long periods of time to carry them out, without the pressure to achieve quick or short term results.

Quotes by Aaron Klug

We always think we can get to the quarterback, put pressure on him.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

Good Quotes

Many people find themselves with illness as they become successful: higher blood pressure and diabetes.

Quotes by Zong Qinghou

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about pressure in selling a film?
Yes - one describes it as almost engineered: "So much of selling a film in the industry is about creating a fulcrum where all the pressure comes to bear, and something seems suddenly valuable and approved by an audience."
Is there a quote about working under pressure throughout a career?
Yes - one traces it back to early theatre work: "I come out of repertory theatre so I've been working under pressure my whole career." Our Being quotes explore more on adapting to demanding circumstances.
Is there a quote about political or 'pressure groups'?
Yes - one calls for vigilance against them: "we must fight in their incipient stages all movements by government or party or pressure groups that seek to limit the legitimate liberties of any of our fellow citizens."
Is there a quote linking pressure to health?
Yes - one points to a physical toll: "Many people find themselves with illness as they become successful: higher blood pressure and diabetes." Our Feel quotes cover more on the emotional and physical toll of stress.
Where can I find more quotes about handling stress well?
Our Good quotes and Always quotes touch on staying steady under difficult circumstances.

Others widen the lens to civic pressure groups and the physical cost of success, including higher blood pressure. Related reflections continue in the being and good collections.