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Significant Quotes

Reflections on what truly counts.

These significant quotes range from public affairs, including a candid line about the Islamic insurgency in Iraq, to smaller personal admissions about needing space to do something significant. Together they explore importance from very different angles.

Even a small reduction in errors and rework can have a significant impact.

Quotes by Abigail Johnson

The Freedom Tower has a cost overrun. A significant cost overrun.

Quotes by Santiago Calatrava

Art is significant deformity.

Quotes by Roger Fry

We are tangled in a very significant Islamic insurgency in Iraq.

Quotes by Michael Scheuer

Depth Quotes

It's necessary to be slightly underemployed if you are to do something significant.

Quotes by James D. Watson

I'm not nearly as significant as Ralph Nader or the local plumber.

Quotes by Harlan Ellison

Most presidents have not considered 100 days a significant milepost.

Quotes by H. W. Brands

The list of non-democratic regimes that have seen significant reforms since 2001 is long and significant.

Quotes by Ginny Brown-Waite

I voted for the Deficit Reduction Package with significant heartburn over the student aid provisions.

Quotes by Bob Inglis

Emotion Quotes

The most significant indicator that there is no disaster in Iraq is the fact that there is no exodus.

Quotes by Bashar al-Assad

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of 'significant' moments do these quotes cover?
The collection spans public events, such as a factual reference to the Islamic insurgency in Iraq, alongside personal reflections on career choices and artistic definitions of significance, showing how broadly the word applies.
Why do readers search for significant quotes?
People look for significant quotes when they want language for describing turning points, a decision, a historical event, or a piece of art, that carries more weight than the ordinary.
Is one of the quotes about a real historical event?
Yes, one quote references the Islamic insurgency in Iraq as an example of a significant, real-world conflict, presented here as a factual historical statement rather than commentary.
How do these quotes connect significance to art?
One quote calls art 'significant deformity,' suggesting that meaningful art often distorts or exaggerates reality to reveal a deeper meaning that a literal depiction would miss.
Where can I read more about related ideas like depth or importance?
This page links out to depth quotes and importance quotes for readers who want to keep exploring related themes beyond significance alone.

Others treat significance more abstractly, like the line calling art 'significant deformity,' pushing readers toward questions of meaning and depth rather than easy answers.