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Short Quotes

Small word, wide range of meaning.

The word does a lot of work here - it covers physical height, business timelines, shortened names, and even hemlines that follow the shape of a dress rather than a designer's whim. Pair it with Poems for a lighter format.

There is no excitement anywhere in the world, short of war, to match the excitement of the American presidential campaign.

Quotes by Theodore White

The Dalmatian tribes and the Pannonians, at least of the region of the Save, for a short time obeyed the Roman governors; but they bore the new rule with an ever increasing grudge, above all on account of the taxes,...

Quotes by Theodor Mommsen

I was in the school plays, I did a lot of music. I carried on through university for short films and loads of plays.

Quotes by Theo James

The very idea of marriage is basic to recognition as equals in our society; any status short of that is inferior, unjust, and unconstitutional.

Quotes by Ted Olson

I remember when the palm trees were short and Tomorrowland was modern.

Quotes by Taylor Negron

I had short hair for a while, but I ended up loving it.

Quotes by Tatyana Ali

When I was younger I wanted to be a gymnast, but they have to be quite short - I was tall.

Quotes by Tamara Ecclestone

Life is too short to be serious.

Quotes by Taboo

I don't care if the heroes are short. That's their problem.

Quotes by Tabu

An idealist believes the short run doesn't count. A cynic believes the long run doesn't matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run.

Quotes by Sydney J. Harris

Melvilasam' broke a short, silent phase in my career.

Quotes by Suresh Gopi

I fought tall fighters, short fighters, strong fighters, slow fighters, sluggers and boxers. It was either learn or get knocked off.

Quotes by Sugar Ray Leonard

Basketball is a short period of time, and you've got to take advantage of it.

Quotes by Sue Bird

Time is long but life is short.

Quotes by Stevie Wonder

There has never been an unexpectedly short debugging period in the history of computers.

Quotes by Steven Levy

What is a movie star? A movie star is many things. They can be tall, short, thin, or skinny. They can be Democrats... or skinny.

Steve Martin

Once in a blue moon, an entire industry is a good short.

Quotes by Steve Eisman

I'm shorting two stocks in the U.K., but I've got a screen of about 50, and I might short all 50 if I think Jeremy Corbyn is going to be prime minister.

Quotes by Steve Eisman

My favorite book is 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' by Bill Bryson.

Quotes by Steve Aoki

Many of my short stories (all unpublished) were horror, and the novel I'd just finished was horror, too.

Quotes by Stephen R. George

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote here about being short in height?
Yes: "I was very short when I was little, so I probably had - and there may be a residue of it now - that Napoleon complex. Wanting to be as big and as powerful as the big guys." It links childhood height to wanting outsized influence later.
Is there a business-related quote about the short term?
Yes: "Be realistic and truthful - and tell Hong Kong businessmen honestly that they should go for long-term investments since it is unlikely money can be made in the short haul." It's practical advice favoring patience over quick returns.
Is there a quote about a nickname being short for something?
Yes: "Actually, I was born Adam Zachary Orth. Zak is short for my middle name. I was never called Adam." It's a personal note about how a nickname came to be.
Is there a quote about skirt length?
Yes: "I do not decide that skirts shall be short or long. The shape of the dress itself often dictates the length." It frames length as a design decision rather than a personal preference.
What can I use these "Short" quotes for?
They work well as compact captions or quick status lines. If you want more short-form content, check Short status, Short captions, or Short riddles.

If concise writing is what drew you here, Captions and Rhymes cover the same brevity from different angles.