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Serious Quotes

When something finally demands to be taken seriously.

These serious quotes call for treating education with the urgency it deserves, note how seriously an injury can threaten a team's season, and weigh in on the long-running debate over whether studying the classics is a waste of time. It's a page about what people insist actually matters. See Life for more on priorities.

I am very jovial. I don't like to be serious.

Quotes by Sudeep

There really isn't a time to pause and have a celebration. I feel so serious about the whole thing.

Quotes by Story Musgrave

I like pure pro-wrestling, when it's serious in its orientation and presentation - like it's a legit sport with Jim Ross calling the action.

Quotes by Stone Cold Steve Austin

I was born with a serious spiritual consciousness and for many years studied different paths.

Quotes by Steven Seagal

When you're surrounded by friends and exes, there's a whole lot of stuff that starts crawling out. But however serious and traumatic those experiences may be to the participant, to the onlooker they're hilarious.

Quotes by Steven Moffat

Amazon is definitely serious about delivering its goods by an autonomous air force.

Quotes by Steven Levy

So I was surprised at the notion that I might have brought anthrax to my home, and would have been even amused if it was not for the fact that this matter is so grave and serious.

Quotes by Steven Hatfill

I was going to be a Marine before I was going to be an actor. I was really serious about joining the Marine Corps.

Quotes by Steve Zahn

In golf, a wedge issue means just that: You can't hit your sand wedge, or your lob wedge needs to be regrooved. In politics, a wedge issue is more serious still: It's one that splits the electorate, dividing voters along...

Quotes by Steve Rushin

I didn't think I'd ever be able to do movies. That was for serious actors.

Quotes by Steve Buscemi

Bob Altman had this relaxed but serious attitude. Everybody loved him. I wanted him to adopt me.

Quotes by Steve Buscemi

The first time I went on a serious run was when I was 21 years old at Stanford University. From 21 to 30, I continued the tradition and ran 10 miles every year on my birthday.

Quotes by Sterling K. Brown

When you're laughing aloud at David Sedaris' every sentence, it's easy to miss the more serious side of what he's up to.

Quotes by Stephen McCauley

No one has ever taken a serious stab at reducing fraud and cheating in Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, earned income tax credits, and so on. Trump will.

Quotes by Stephen Moore

I like the extras in life. Concentrating on serious things doesn't mean you can't also enjoy the lighter ones.

Quotes by Stephen Hough

Starting in '98 when I was researching 'Traffic,' I got to meet really serious people in Washington, which for a screenwriter was kind of a great gift. And I really valued these guys; I stayed in touch with them, and...

Quotes by Stephen Gaghan

I've had tweets questioning whether I really did go to university because surely I would have lost my accent if I did; a letter suggesting, very politely, that I get correction therapy; and an email saying I should get back...

Quotes by Steph McGovern

I am a serious guy.

Quotes by Stefano Gabbana

When I was younger, I always was like, 'I want to be a serious actor.' I wasn't interested in doing a Disney show or a Nick show. But here I am, and it's great.

Quotes by Spencer Boldman

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

Quotes by Sophie Swetchine

Frequently Asked Questions

What different topics do these "serious" quotes cover?
They range from global leadership and education, to money's influence on politics, to how seriously an injury can affect a sports team, to debates about the value of classical education. If you enjoy quotes about weighty topics, our Life quotes cover similar ground.
Is there a quote about leaders taking education seriously?
Yes — it says, "If the world's leaders are serious about improving collective well-being, we'd better get serious about prioritizing education in our nations and in our global discussion." This kind of call to action shows up often in our Always quotes too.
Does one quote describe money as a serious threat?
Yes, one quote states that "Bloomberg's money and media access are a serious danger to American liberty and we must take him head on."
Is there a quote about a serious sports injury?
Yes — it simply notes, "An injured Zlatan is a pretty serious thing for any team." Sports fans might also enjoy our Like quotes for more relatable takes.
Does one quote touch on serious debates about education methods?
Yes. One quote notes that critics claim "Western educational methods always claim that the reading of the Classics was a useless waste of time and should be abolished," dismissing such views as "chatter." For a different tone entirely, our Love quotes offer a lighter read.

For related tones, browse Always or Like on how seriousness shows up in daily life.