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Take Quotes

On chances taken, time taken, and parts played.

This collection gathers reflections on the many things people choose to take on - a chance, a role, a slower pace through a busy life - and what changes once they do. Readers drawn to this theme often also enjoy Just.

I don't ever take an extended period off between minicamp and the start of training camp.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

I wouldn't take back having a kid for the world.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

I guess I don't take compliments well.

Quotes by Adam Page

The Senate should refuse to confirm nominees who do not take Congressional power seriously.

Quotes by Adam Cohen

Anything Quotes

We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.

Abraham Lincoln

I'm a lapsed Buddhist like I'm a lapsed Catholic. I take it to a point.

Quotes by Abel Ferrara

Don't take 'no' for an answer.

Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan

I always take my make-up off before bed.

Quotes by Abbey Clancy

It's always been something I've wanted to try and do, to take Wales to a major championship.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

Just Quotes

We have to take every game as it comes.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

But I knew if I ran I'd never be able to sing, so I had to take my punishment.

Quotes by Aaron Neville

I take Epsom salt baths.

Quotes by Aaron Carter

I take the walk to be the externalization of an interior seeking so that the analogy is first of all between the external and the internal.

Quotes by A. R. Ammons

Each poem in becoming generates the laws by which it is generated: extensions of the laws to other poems never completely take.

Quotes by A. R. Ammons

Like Quotes

'Bake Off' is one of my favourite programmes, so I was genuinely a little bit shocked and very excited when I was asked to take part.

Quotes by Zoe Sugg

Unfortunately in sport it's either good or bad. You've got to take the highs and the lows.

Quotes by Zara Phillips

The horses are all characters, all personalities. Some you get along with, some you don't, some might take a bit longer.

Quotes by Zara Phillips

For twenty years, Islamic Jihadists have been attacking American interests around the world and we did not take them seriously until September 11th, 2001.

Quotes by Zach Wamp

I take a lot of pride in connecting with people - period.

Quotes by Zac Taylor

Me Quotes

When you come to a fork in the road, take it.

Quotes by Yogi Berra

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these "take" quotes about?
They explore different ways we take things in life — taking time off work, taking time to enjoy a story, taking part in something exciting, or taking a chance you might otherwise miss.
Is there a quote about taking chances?
Yes — one of the most memorable lines here says, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take," a short reminder to go for it rather than hold back.
Do any of these quotes mention taking time off from work?
Yes. One quote notes that certain service-industry jobs were "the easiest to quit or take time off from," pointing to the flexibility those roles can offer.
Is there a quote here about being invited to take part in something?
There is — one speaker recalls being "asked to take part" in a favourite show and describes feeling shocked and excited about the opportunity.
Where can I read more quotes like these?
Take a look at our Anything quotes, Just quotes, Like quotes, and Me quotes for more short, relatable lines.

Some lines here are about stepping into an opportunity without hesitation, others about deliberately taking time to slow down. For related everyday reflections, browse Like or Anything.