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Shoulder Quotes

Sayings on what we carry, physically and emotionally, on our shoulders.

These quotes look at the shoulder as both a physical and emotional weight — covering athletic injuries, long-carried resentment from a tough upbringing, and the sense of being nudged toward a calling from somewhere beyond oneself.

It has been an ache and a joy both to look over this big shoulder of mine at all my yesterdays.

Quotes by Ethel Waters

I'm somebody that has a very big competitive edge and a chip on my shoulder.

Quotes by Erin Andrews

Most of the hits I take come on top of the shoulder pads.

Quotes by Eric Dickerson

I have a huge chip on my shoulder.

Quotes by Eric Church

I don't have to put on shoulder pads and run out there and let somebody hit on me a little bit.

Quotes by Emmitt Smith

I don't have a chip on my shoulder. I have a boulder on my shoulder.

Quotes by Doug Baldwin

Every player has a chip on their shoulder about something.

Quotes by Donovan McNabb

I tore ligaments in my shoulder completely off the bone.

Quotes by DeAndre Hopkins

I had to have shoulder reconstruction.

Quotes by Daniel Craig

When I was 13, I remember crying on my mum's shoulder when my first girlfriend dumped me via MSN Messenger. That was cold.

Quotes by Conor Maynard

People read stuff over your shoulder when you're in public, and when you write the kind of stuff I do, and people read it over your shoulder, it makes you a little self-conscious.

Quotes by Chelsea Cain

'205' should be called 'Buddy Murphy Live.' The championship is on my shoulder, and so is the show.

Quotes by Buddy Murphy

A lot of people thought I was going to be a one-hit wonder, so I had that chip on my shoulder.

Quotes by Bubba Sparxxx

I think all volleyball players are playing with some type of shoulder injury. You use it so much.

Quotes by Brooke Sweat

Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of wood higher up.

Quotes by Brigham Young

It's hard for a fellow to keep a chip on his shoulder if you allow him to take a bow.

Quotes by Billy Rose

We came in today with a chip on our shoulder to prove who we are.

Quotes by Bill Laimbeer

I've had an angel on my shoulder all my life.

Quotes by Barbara Hale

America I'm putting my queer shoulder to the wheel.

Quotes by Allen Ginsberg

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main themes in these shoulder quotes?
They cover physical injury from training, long-held resentment tied to a difficult upbringing, and the sense of being guided toward one's purpose.
Is a "chip on the shoulder" a common idea in this collection?
Yes, a couple of quotes use that idea to describe carrying old grievances, even while also expressing love alongside that resentment.
Do any quotes connect shoulder pain to a career?
Yes, one speaker mentions shoulder injuries that came specifically from training rather than performance itself.
Is there a quote about feeling called to a creative path?
Yes, one songwriter describes feeling nudged toward writing music rather than actively choosing a career in the industry.
Where can I explore more themes about resilience?
See our Big Quotes page for more on strength and standing tall.

Whether it's training pain or old animosity, these lines speak to resilience earned the hard way. See more on Big Quotes and Bone Quotes.