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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.

Vietnam and India are not just special friends; we also have a similar economic vision and approach.

Quotes by Ram Nath Kovind

In my roles as Deputy State Treasurer and Special Assistant Attorney General, I strove to make government more responsive, transparent, efficient, and proactive.

Quotes by Raja Krishnamoorthi

Ultimately, much of the dysfunction in Congress is due to the impact of big money, which drowns out the voices of working families and leads to the special treatment of special interests.

Quotes by Raja Krishnamoorthi

Every year we go to Shirali, which is between Murudeshwar and Bhatkal. We have our roots there. The most special part of the trip is visiting the Shri Chitrapur Math.

Quotes by Radhika Pandit

The special thing about 'Lost Girl' is it can be campy at times, but the show doesn't take itself too seriously, which is what separates it from other sci-fi TV shows. I love that.

Quotes by Rachel Skarsten

Be it the team or script, everything about 'Imaikkaa Nodigal' is special to me. The script is nothing like what I have done before.

Quotes by Raashi Khanna

English has always had a special fondness for other European languages, a neighborly soft spot - perhaps because Britain has been invaded by speakers of those languages from the onset of its recorded history.

Quotes by Rabih Alameddine

Well, when I was 13, for my bar mitzvah I received my first typewriter. And that was special.

Quotes by R. L. Stine

I support affirmative action. I support special measures when you need it.

Quotes by Quentin Bryce

Any structure that is part of Alfa Group, whether the Alfa Eco commodities trader or the Perekryostok supermarket chain, is treated by bank officers as an ordinary client without special privileges.

Quotes by Pyotr Aven

Every year, I have at least one Puja release, but 'Gumnaami' is really special for me. I have come out of my comfort zone for this film. I feel really fortunate to be a part of it.

Quotes by Prosenjit Chatterjee

Getting to work with good filmmakers and getting to play good characters in films is so special.

Quotes by Prateik Babbar

When you watch the films that I'm inspired by - from the '60s and '70s - it's not about the special effects: it's about the story; it's about characters and relationships.

Quotes by Pilou Asbaek

I saw a segment of Douglas Trumbull's special effects for 'Blade Runner' on the KNBC-TV news. I recognized it immediately. It was my own interior world. They caught it perfectly.

Quotes by Philip K. Dick

My family has reduced the effect of my career on my self-esteem. When I'm with them, they make me feel special regardless of how I play.

Quotes by Phil Mickelson

I didn't win a trophy with Everton, but that time is just as special as my playing career at United.

Quotes by Phil Neville

Oprah is more than an institution. Oprah is a very special star in the firmament. I can't imagine a greater success than she's enjoyed.

Quotes by Phil Donahue

I've never played, on the field, any other position besides quarterback. Never been on a special team. Never been on defense.

Quotes by Peyton Manning

Once a place becomes special, it's no longer special.

Quotes by Peter Storey

It was a special thrill to meet, paint, and hang out with Ringo Starr.

Quotes by Peter Max

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.