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Rust Quotes

What corrodes when nothing moves.

Rust quotes here treat corrosion as more than a surface problem, comparing it to Neglect in relationships and the ring rust a boxer risks after time away.

No fighter wants to risk getting ring rust.

Quotes by Robert Whittaker

Negligence is the rust of the soul, that corrodes through all her best resolves.

Quotes by Owen Feltham

I hooked up with director Jacques Audiard for this film called 'Rust & Bone' with Marion Cotillard. I loved that experience so much I'm truly sad that it's over!

Quotes by Matthias Schoenaerts

I was a rust repairer. I was a rust repairer and full-time survivor. I survived all the major earthquakes, and the Titanic, and several air crash.

Quotes by Keith Moon

Decay Quotes

New links must be forged as old ones rust.

Quotes by Jane Howard

I'll be kicked out before I rust out.

Quotes by Gavin Newsom

I don't want to rust out, I'd rather wear out.

Quotes by Fritz Hollings

Idleness is to the human mind like rust to iron.

Quotes by Ezra Cornell

It is better to rust out than wear out.

Quotes by Edwin Markham

Emotion Quotes

I thought if I didn't write my own show, I'll rust.

Quotes by Donna McKechnie

The hardest-hit taxpayers in our disgraceful tax system are those folks who pack Trump's rallies, especially in hard-hit Rust Belt states like Ohio and Michigan.

Quotes by Bob Beckel

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes rust quotes distinctive?
These quotes use rust both literally, describing repair work and boxing, and figuratively, as a metaphor for neglected relationships and stalled links.
Why do people search for rust quotes?
Rust offers a vivid, relatable image for decay or inactivity, so people look for quotes that put language to that slow deterioration.
Is there a sports angle to these quotes?
Yes, one quote references the ring rust a fighter risks after time away from competition, tying the metaphor directly to boxing.
Do any quotes use rust as a title rather than a metaphor?
One does, referencing a film with rust in its title, showing how the word can double as a literal title as well as a symbol.
What other topics pair well with rust quotes?
For related imagery, browse Decay quotes and Neglect quotes.

One quote even borrows rust for a film title, showing how flexible the image can be. For nearby ideas, see Decay quotes and Texture quotes.