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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.

I enjoy my work too much to force-feed myself with pressure.

Quotes by Wayne McGregor

We must keep the pressure on Congress to curb Obama's continued abuse of power. We must always expose that abuse to fellow citizens.

Quotes by Wayne LaPierre

A terrorist network that believes a nation so tested will fold under pressure of a few horrific acts may capture its attention, but will not achieve its submission.

Quotes by Virginia Foxx

Everyone loves a win in India. No one wants to lose a match. It is the cricketer who absorbs all the pressure.

Quotes by Virat Kohli

You can almost taste the pressure now.

Quotes by Vin Scully

The pressure will always be there. If we enjoy the pressure, then we will be able to do well, but if we put ourselves under pressure, then we can get into trouble.

Quotes by Vijay Shankar

If you start giving too much importance to pressure, you won't be in the present.

Quotes by Vijay Shankar

Crime novels, it has been said, show the human psyche under pressure.

Quotes by Vicki Delany

We are not going to build a pressure in Mexico. We're not building walls to retain our people.

Quotes by Vicente Fox

As a teenager, I put a lot of pressure on myself, and a lot of that, for me, was about finding a moral high ground. As I've grown up, I've decided to abandon that because it made me judgmental and...

Quotes by Veronica Roth

Every company, every boardroom in which I sit, has a plan, and they have objectives, goals, and a process. And to make it work, the pressure and incentive have to come from the top.

Quotes by Vernon Jordan

Maybe there is something wrong with me as I don't feel any pressure or fear.

Quotes by Valtteri Bottas

I never give in to pressure.

Quotes by Vaani Kapoor

I know how you can feel when you are playing under pressure.

Quotes by Unai Emery

You need confidence to play under pressure.

Quotes by Unai Emery

I just can't put the pressure on of winning a championship, winning a championship, because then I'd never be able to sleep.

Quotes by Tyronn Lue

There's no private side to acting, which some people find hard. I've drawn inspiration from athletes. They manage to be themselves under the pressure of public scrutiny, and they have it much harder - they have to perform with people...

Quotes by Ty Burrell

Whether it comes to media pressure or anything, I've become a bit laid back and actually not bothered.

Quotes by Tulisa

When I was in high school, there was a lot of pressure on me. I felt like I had to be perfect.

Quotes by Troian Bellisario

The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance.

Quotes by Travis Bradberry

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.