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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.

Cancer is not a straight line. It's up and down.

Quotes by Elizabeth Edwards

I've just had eighteen straight whiskies. I think that's the record.

Quotes by Dylan Thomas

For a straight man, I seem to have to kiss an awful lot of men!

Quotes by Dominic West

The relation between Judaism, Zionism, and Messianism is one that is often hard for Jews to get straight. Needless to say, it is even harder for non-Jews.

Quotes by David Novak

I don't think I could write a straight drama.

Quotes by David E. Kelley

I have got this obsessive compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line, or everything has to be in pairs.

Quotes by David Beckham

I miss doing a straight play.

Quotes by Daveed Diggs

Not everyone can or wants to go straight.

Quotes by Danny Sugerman

I'm not a straight man, but I play one on television.

Quotes by Dan Butler

Gosh, all a kid has to do these days is spit straight and he gets forty-thousand dollars to sign.

Quotes by Cy Young

I need to set the record straight for myself.

Quotes by Corey Clark

Never underestimate the effectiveness of a straight cash bribe.

Quotes by Claud Cockburn

I've been working since I was 13 completely straight without a break.

Quotes by Christina Applegate

My dad was a very straight arrow, prayed-at-every-meal kind of guy.

Quotes by Chris Stapleton

I went to boarding school Southern, religious, and straight, and I left boarding school not being at all religious and not being straight.

Quotes by Chris Hughes

I will speak with a straight tongue.

Quotes by Chief Joseph

No one knew I was gay growing up but I was bullied. I was a cheerleader, fairly popular and considered straight.

Quotes by Cat Cora

Gay actors have been playing straight since Euripides.

Quotes by Bryan Batt

I come from straight theater.

Quotes by Brian Baumgartner

I guess if I had to classify myself, I'd say I'm straight.

Quotes by Brendon Urie

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.