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Rat Quotes

On the grind, identity, and street smarts.

These rat quotes take an honest look at competitive daily routine, admitting to being part of it while wishing the odds felt fairer. For related identity themes, see our I Am quotes.

My mom is a pack rat.

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

I could no more define poetry than a terrier can define a rat.

Quotes by A. E. Housman

I wouldn't mind the rat race - if the rats would lose once in a while.

Quotes by Tom Wilson

How could you be from the ghetto and be a rat?

Quotes by Suge Knight

House Quotes

He and I were about as compatible as a rat and a boa constrictor.

Quotes by Stevie Nicks

We all love the environment, but we have placed creatures above people. A rat is a rat.

Quotes by Sonny Bono

A squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit!

Quotes by Sarah Jessica Parker

I am a recovering rat racer.

Quotes by Rachel Simmons

Libya became a rat's nest of extremism after NATO helped depose dictator Moammar Gadhafi, and it now exports weapons, jihadists, and ideology to Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Quotes by Pete Hoekstra

I Am Quotes

The rat race is real. I was part of the rat race.

Quotes by Nuseir Yassin

I love Mardi Gras. I'm a street rat.

Quotes by Mitch Landrieu

From the test situations which were used to reveal fears, it was found that Peter showed even more marked fear responses to the rabbit than to the rat.

Quotes by Mary C. Jones

I'm fascinated by the narrative of geology, and I'm a veritable pack rat of a collector on the road. I keep a rock hammer in my car.

Quotes by Marianne Wiggins

The 'Love Undercover' series features two cops, a street rat, and a construction worker as the lead heroes.

Quotes by Lori Foster

Like Quotes

It was at one of the parties at our house that The Rat Pack got started.

Quotes by Lorna Luft

I'm a Sagittarius, born in the year of the rat, all of which is basically meaningless to me.

Quotes by Kevin Brockmeier

I was convinced there as only one actor to play Templeton the Rat, and that was Tony Randall.

Quotes by Joseph Barbera

Schools are not exam factories for the rat race.

Quotes by Johann Lamont

I hadn't thought that I was generally a pack rat, but it turns out I am.

Quotes by Joan Didion

Love Quotes

I didn't miss the rat race, but I kinda missed the rats.

Quotes by Jerry Nachman

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'rat' symbolize across these quotes?
A relentless, competitive daily grind, a playful street-smart identity, and a well-known animated character role.
Is the 'rat race' idea central here?
Yes, more than one quote references it directly, describing the experience of being caught up in constant competition.
Do any quotes use 'rat' playfully?
Yes, one embraces the term affectionately in connection with enjoying a particular festive city celebration.
Is there a quote tied to entertainment?
Yes, one references casting a well-known animated rat character and the actor felt suited to the role.
How does this relate to Like quotes?
Rat quotes explore the word's varied symbolic uses, while Like quotes cover comparison and preference more broadly.

Others embrace a street-smart identity tied to a favorite celebration, or recall a beloved animated character. Explore our Like and Love quotes for more.