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Symbol Quotes

What we stand for, whether we choose to or not

Several quotes here push back against being labeled a sex symbol, preferring a more grounded sense of self over the tag. Others take the word in a completely different direction, treating light as a symbol of truth itself, a pairing worth exploring alongside our Art collection.

I wasn't a sex symbol, I was a sex zombie.

Quotes by Veronica Lake

The automobile is an American cultural symbol.

Quotes by Raymond Loewy

Paul Newman is a sex symbol.

Quotes by Maud Adams

I'm not a sex symbol.

Quotes by Jenny McCarthy

American Quotes

Light is the symbol of truth.

Quotes by James Russell Lowell

It is a symbol of Irish art. The cracked looking-glass of a servant.

James Joyce

The modern work of art, as I have said, is a symbol.

Quotes by Herbert Read

For me, I can't play a metaphor or a symbol.

Quotes by Cody Fern

This monument is going to be built as a symbol.

Quotes by Bill Russell

Art Quotes

Al-Aksa is a religious and national symbol.

Quotes by Ayman Odeh

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of symbols do these quotes discuss?
They range from personal image, like rejecting a sex symbol label, to abstract ideas, like light standing in as a symbol of truth.
Why search for quotes about being a symbol?
People researching fame, image, or representation often want quotes showing how public figures actually feel about being reduced to a label.
Do multiple quotes reject the same label?
Yes, more than one speaker pushes back specifically against being called a sex symbol, suggesting a shared discomfort with that particular tag.
Is there a more philosophical quote here?
One shifts entirely away from personal image, stating simply that light is the symbol of truth, a much broader use of the word.
Where can I read related content?
Browse American for more on cultural icons, or Built for how public images get constructed over time.

The contrast between rejected labels and embraced ones runs through the whole page. For more on lasting cultural icons, see American, or browse Built for how reputations get constructed over time.