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Shoulders Quotes

Quotes about carrying weight on your shoulders

These shoulders quotes move from candid talk about acne and physical changes to wishing for broader, stronger shoulders and characters who brush past one another in a busy world. Read more in our Body collection.

Hitting is fifty percent above the shoulders.

Quotes by Ted Williams

Leaders in Africa are so corrupt that we are certain if we put dogs in uniforms and put guns on their shoulders, we'd be hard put to distinguish them.

Quotes by Stokely Carmichael

Among the gorges and ravines that hang on Los Angeles's shoulders like a necklace, Topanga - nestled in the cleavage of the Santa Monica Mountains - is the most singular of ornaments.

Quotes by Steve Erickson

A film's success or failure is strictly on the director's shoulders.

Quotes by Robin Tunney

Body Quotes

A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than a giant himself.

Quotes by Robert Burton

I stood on people's shoulders, so I want to be there for somebody else to take it even further.

Quotes by Rhiannon Giddens

We all have a destiny in accordance with the breadth of our shoulders. My shoulders are broad.

Quotes by Placido Domingo

Each generation of scientists stands upon the shoulders of those who have gone before.

Quotes by Owen Chamberlain

I've always wanted bigger shoulders.

Quotes by Neil Morrissey

Emotion Quotes

I stand on the shoulders of giants.

Quotes by Michael Rosbash

I built my talents on the shoulders of someone else's talent.

Quotes by Michael Jordan

But Barry, to me, is head and shoulders above everybody.

Quotes by Marcus Allen

There's been a lot thrust on my shoulders at a very young age.

Quotes by LeAnn Rimes

There is a chip on my shoulder, both shoulders, yes sir.

Quotes by Lamar Jackson

Identity Quotes

Football is a game played with arms, legs and shoulders but mostly from the neck up.

Quotes by Knute Rockne

The thought of having the expectations of the whole country on my shoulders worried and unnerved me.

Quotes by Kim Yuna

The acne thing was bad. The shoulders, the face, my voice changed. I had a period every other week.

Quotes by Kelli White

My characters populate a big, vibrant world. Sometimes they rub shoulders. Sometimes they don't.

Quotes by Julie Kenner

Our employment future rests on the shoulders of the small employer, and we should be investing with them.

Quotes by John Delaney

Strength Quotes

I've been raised with a decent head on my shoulders.

Quotes by Johanna Konta

Frequently Asked Questions

What physical changes do these shoulders quotes describe?
One describes the acne, voice changes, and other physical shifts that come with puberty, specifically mentioning changes in the shoulders and face.
Do these quotes ever wish for different shoulders?
Yes, one simply expresses a long-standing wish for broader shoulders, tying the phrase to body image and physical confidence.
How is rubbing shoulders used here?
It's used to describe characters crossing paths within a larger story world, sometimes connecting and sometimes staying apart.
What does the quote about hitting mean?
It suggests that athletic performance, specifically hitting, depends heavily on technique and focus above the shoulders, meaning the mental and mechanical side of the swing.
What related pages explore body and strength themes?
Readers often continue with Body and Strength quotes for more on physical identity.

One line even measures athletic performance by what happens above the shoulders, tying the phrase to focus and skill. Explore Strength and Identity quotes for more.