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Sign Quotes

On symbols, signals, and what they quietly reveal.

This page rounds up clever lines about signs in every sense, punctuation choices, physical gestures, and the symbols we use to stand in for deeper meaning. For related wit, browse the Every quotes page.

A kiss is the outward visible sign of an inward fever.

Quotes by Minna Antrim

The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.

Quotes by Michel de Montaigne

Yes, in 1983, I had the opportunity to sign for Liverpool.

Quotes by Michael Laudrup

I do not weep: I loathe tears, for they are a sign of slavery.

Quotes by Max Beckmann

A suit is a sign of respect.

Quotes by Matt Berninger

Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

Mahatma Gandhi

PSG to sign Messi? Yes, why not. Or Karim Benzema or Robert Lewandowski. But I would prefer Neymar.

Quotes by Lucas Moura

I've never asked a player if they would sign my shoe.

Quotes by Landon Donovan

I don't know why directors sign on to these projects and completely rewrite everything.

Quotes by Lana Wachowski

I'll sign anything except bad legislation.

Quotes by Kinky Friedman

An excessive knowledge of Marxism is a sign of a misspent youth.

Quotes by John McCarthy

One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism.

Quotes by John Avlon

Yeah, I mean I'm a water sign. I'm a Pisces.

Quotes by Jhene Aiko

I think I'm nervous to sign on to any job.

Quotes by Jamie Campbell Bower

The United States did not sign Kyoto, yet its emissions are not that different from the countries that did sign it.

Quotes by James Hansen

Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust.

Quotes by James Cash Penney

I have a 'Mailer-Breslin and the 51st State' poster, and a neon-pink sign of Raoul's in SoHo, one of my favorite restaurants.

Quotes by Hailey Gates

I told them I wouldn't sign a blank cheque.

Quotes by Glenda Jackson

Never apologize, mister. It's a sign of weakness.

Quotes by Frank S. Nugent

The tendency to whining and complaining may be taken as the surest sign symptom of little souls and inferior intellects.

Quotes by Francis Jeffrey

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of 'signs' do these quotes reference?
They range widely, from punctuation as a sign of a writer's state of mind to physical gestures like a kiss standing in for emotion. A couple also touch on symbolic confusion between an object and what it represents.
Are these quotes serious or humorous?
Both. Some are philosophical, discussing symbols and meaning, while others use dry humor, such as the line about too many exclamation marks.
Do any quotes relate to online moderation or community roles?
Yes, one line references the trade-offs moderators accept, framing criticism as simply part of what comes with signing up for the role.
Is there a quote about romance in this collection?
Yes, one describes a kiss as an outward symbol of a deeper, unspoken feeling, tying physical affection to emotional signaling.
Where can I find similarly witty quote collections?
Visit the Every quotes page for more short, pointed observations on everyday life.

Several entries play with irony, using a supposed sign of one thing to point at something else entirely. See Bad or Always for more sharp, observational sayings.