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Special Quotes

On what makes a place, a person, or a principle special.

This page gathers quotes on what makes something special—from the idea that assimilating into a new country is itself part of America's appeal, to the parkland that helps define a great city like London. See our more quotes for related themes.

Our national drug is alcohol. We tend to regard the use any other drug with special horror.

Quotes by William S. Burroughs

Sanctification is not to be understood here as a separation from ordinary use or consecration to some special use, although this meaning is often present in Scripture, sometimes referring to outward and sometimes to inward or effectual separation.

Quotes by William Ames

By definition, a Special Counsel is charged with investigating particular potential crimes, not all potential crimes wherever they may be found.

Quotes by William Barr

I feel a special bond with the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Quotes by William Barr

I'm a good special teams coach, and I can recruit.

Quotes by Will Muschamp

It is unsound for an independent editor to be a financial contributor to any cause which would cause any type of special pleading.

Quotes by Walter Annenberg

As Governor, I will demand that Colorado's government serves the taxpayers of Colorado, not special interest groups and government bureaucrats.

Quotes by Walker Stapleton

The artist is the consciousness of society... but musicians' role is very special.

Quotes by Wadada Leo Smith

Playing at home in Mamelodi is always so special to me, and I cherish those moments dearly.

Quotes by Vusi Mahlasela

Frankly speaking, I decided to become a businessman at the moment when I understood that it is possible, because I grew up in a country where it was not possible. There existed even a special article in the penal code...

Quotes by Vladimir Potanin

What is special about VOIP is that it's just another thing you can do on the Internet, whereas it is the only thing - or nearly the only thing with the exception of the dial-up modem and fax - that...

Quotes by Vint Cerf

There's nothing special about wireless networks except that wireless capacity is sometimes less than what you can get, for example, from optical fiber.

Quotes by Vint Cerf

My eyes aren't special, my nose isn't special, my mouth isn't special.

Quotes by Valerie Bertinelli

When an issue is so fraught with partisanship, a special counsel provides some modicum of transparency and accountability rather the the veil of politics.

Quotes by Valerie Plame

I really don't think I have anything special to say.

Quotes by Vaclav Smil

For special occasions, I love pretty dresses - but nothing too frou-frou!

Quotes by Twiggy

Hawaii is a special place because we have a very diverse population there, who are very respectful and tolerant of those who have differing opinions and different views.

Quotes by Tulsi Gabbard

Each championship is unique and special.

Quotes by Trish Stratus

Liverpool are special.

Quotes by Trent Alexander-Arnold

Every band needs it's own special chemistry. And Bez was a very good chemist.

Quotes by Tony Wilson

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote sharing an opinion about what makes America special?
Yes - presented as that speaker's own opinion: "What makes America special is that people come here, assimilate and become American with all of the rights and responsibilities citizenship bestows."
Does a quote talk about editorial independence and "special pleading"?
Yes: "It is unsound for an independent editor to be a financial contributor to any cause which would cause any type of special pleading."
Is there a quote with a governor's political pledge about special interest groups?
Yes - presented as that speaker's own stated campaign position, not a fact this page is confirming: "As Governor, I will demand that Colorado's government serves the taxpayers of Colorado, not special interest groups and government bureaucrats."
Is there a quote about what makes London special?
Yes: "The 5,000 or so acres of Royal Parks are one of the things that make London special."
Where can I find more related quotes?
For more, see our People and Place quotes pages.

It also touches, generally, on resisting outside pressure and interest-group influence—see our always and like quotes for more.