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Rugged Quotes

For landscapes and people that refuse to soften

These quotes pair rugged terrain, like the cliffs of Cape Liptrap facing Bass Strait, with rugged people, artists who see themselves as independent characters rather than followers.

From the rugged cliffs of Cape Liptrap peninsula jutting bravely into the swells of Bass Strait, the coast arcs southeast, hugging the waters of Waratah Bay with sweeping flat lines of fine pale sand and knotty scrub.

Quotes by Tim Cope

Most artists like to think of themselves as rugged individualists, as independent characters.

Quotes by Jack Levine

Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.

Quotes by George Ade

I'm a novelist from the Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations of British Columbia, both small coastal reserves hugging the rugged shores of the west coast.

Quotes by Eden Robinson

Ale Quotes

Montauk is a little more raw and rugged than the other parts of the Hamptons, and I like that.

Quotes by Colin Jost

I like kind of the rugged bohemian kind of look.

Quotes by Claudia Kim

The moon is very rugged.

Quotes by Alan Bean

Frequently Asked Questions

What landscapes and people do these rugged quotes describe?
They cover wild coastal cliffs facing Bass Strait alongside artists and writers who see themselves as fiercely independent.
Is there a specific coastal location described as rugged?
Yes, one quote describes the cliffs of Cape Liptrap peninsula jutting into Bass Strait, part of a coastline that arcs southeast along Waratah Bay.
How do artists relate to the idea of being rugged?
One quote notes that many creative people picture themselves as tough, self-reliant loners, framing independence as central to their self-image.
Is rugged connected to literature or reading habits?
Yes, one line suggests that only especially hardy readers should even try staying current with modern literature, treating serious reading as demanding.
Does a specific author connect rugged coastlines to their identity?
Yes, a writer with Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations roots describes small coastal reserves hugging equally rugged shores of British Columbia. See our British quotes for related themes.

A writer with roots in two First Nations communities in British Columbia ties both ideas together, describing home along equally rugged coastal shores. See our British quotes and Bravely quotes.