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Seven Quotes

On starting early and counting the years that follow.

The number seven shows up again and again as a marker of when something began — the age a career started, or the years spent at a particular sport or craft. A couple of these lines pair naturally with our Acting collection, since more than one speaks about starting young.

My father was jailed off and on for seven years.

Quotes by Asma Jahangir

Omaha, like Rome, is built on seven hills.

Quotes by Alexander Payne

I wrote newspaper articles professionally for seven years, and I love newspapers.

Quotes by Al Gore

For seven years, I was in this fishbowl with this intensity, with all the stuff that went on with the Mets.

Quotes by Al Leiter

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the connection between all these "Seven" quotes?
Each one uses the number seven to mark a beginning or a stretch of time — the age someone started a career, or the number of years spent somewhere specific.
Do any of these quotes reference acting careers?
Yes, a couple mention knowing from around age seven that acting was the right path, which connects with our Acting quotes collection.
What does the joke about "seven inches between my ears" mean?
It's a self-deprecating way of poking fun at one's own stubbornness or way of thinking, using the number seven playfully rather than literally.
Are these quotes only about age seven specifically?
Not only — one also refers to seven years spent at a particular tournament or place, showing the number can measure a duration as easily as an age.
Where can I find more quotes about differing experiences and outlooks?
Browse our Different quotes collection for related themes.

One quote even turns the number into a joke about stubbornness rather than age, proving seven can measure more than just time. Browse About quotes or Different quotes for more reflections.