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Straight Quotes

On taking the direct route.

This page collects reflections on directness—watching film without pretension, choosing a simple cut of jeans, or noting that the most obvious path in sport is often the hardest one. It's a companion to our broader Go theme.

A perfectly straight shot with a big club is a fluke.

Quotes by Jack Nicklaus

I went up a straight crooked lane and, I said 'No thanks, yes if yer please.

Quotes by Jack Finney

From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned.

Quotes by Immanuel Kant

Out of timber so crooked as that from which man is made nothing entirely straight can be carved.

Quotes by Immanuel Kant

We took a straight course up the great snow ridge.

Quotes by Hudson Stuck

C is a passing grade. You don't need straight A's to be a scientist, despite what you may have heard.

Quotes by Heidi Hammel

I just tend to date straight girls. That's my problem: I'm a turner.

Quotes by Hayley Kiyoko

Although in Abbott and Costello, and straight man was first. That's a very interesting concept.

Quotes by Harvey Korman

I wasn't the guy who got straight As. I got As and Bs and a couple Cs.

Quotes by Harry Shum, Jr.

Nothing leads so straight to futility as literary ambitions without systematic knowledge.

Quotes by H. G. Wells

For all the boredom the straight life brings, it's not too bad.

Quotes by Gus Van Sant

The media can't get anything straight.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

In a fit of pique, I said to my agent, 'I'm going to write something you can sell.' The idea was to write a straight page-turner, with no literary conceits.

Quotes by Glen Duncan

I just recently did a film with Disney, and they put the drawings straight on the computer. And it's all painted on the computer now and not by hand anymore.

Quotes by Gerald Scarfe

My early days in Broadway were all comedies. I never did a straight play on Broadway.

Quotes by Gene Hackman

I've had some heart problems, and I'm on the straight and narrow.

Quotes by Gary Rossington

I keep my head straight toward my goal.

Quotes by Francis Ngannou

I hated my big hair. I always wore it straight.

Quotes by Fleur East

No one goes straight to happiness after a breakup.

Quotes by Estelle

I'm sort of a straight shooter.

Quotes by Elizabeth Rodriguez

Frequently Asked Questions

What does straight mean in this quotes collection?
Here it refers to directness and simplicity—watching a film plainly, picking an uncomplicated style, or taking the most obvious route in a game.
Why do people search for straight quotes?
Many want language that celebrates simplicity and honesty over complexity or pretension.
Does this collection include quotes about sport strategy?
Yes, one line notes that the most deceptive path in football is often the straightest one toward the goal.
Are fashion and personal style covered here?
Yes, one reflection is about preferring a simple, straight-cut style of jeans.
What's a related page worth visiting?
For more on forward motion and simplicity, our Go collection pairs well with this page.

For more no-nonsense takes, browse Guy, or explore Days for reflections on everyday routine.