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Taken Quotes

On what is given, and what is given back.

Here the word carries two very different weights: the discomfort of being photographed, and the confidence of standing by a decision already committed to. One line pokes fun at the overeager Action of fledgling columnists reaching for insider jargon.

Promos have always been something that I've taken very, very seriously.

Quotes by Adam Cole

Art is too serious to be taken seriously.

Quotes by Ad Reinhardt

I hate having my picture taken.

Quotes by Zara Phillips

Do not be taken in by 'insiderisms.' Fledgling columnists, eager to impress readers with their grasp of journalistic jargon, are drawn to such arcane spellings as 'lede.' Where they lede, do not follow.

Quotes by William Safire

Absence Quotes

Such a gift might be easily taken back again.

Quotes by Veronica Franco

Cybersecurity needs to be taken seriously by everyone.

Quotes by Toomas Hendrik Ilves

It is the direction and not the magnitude which is to be taken into consideration.

Quotes by Thomas Paine

My twenties were entirely taken up with literature. Entirely.

Quotes by Thomas McGuane

We were not fathers also to convey the promise, as Abraham was; nor although the promise, as collectively taken, had belonged to us, as to Abraham it did.

Quotes by Thomas Goodwin

Action Quotes

Describing something as the 'Woodstock of...' has taken to mean a one-of-a-kind historic gathering.

Quotes by Steve Blank

I have taken part in ceremonies with North American and Mexican shamans, as well as Brazilian ceremonies.

Quotes by Stanislav Grof

The composition of my desserts is taken care of by the farmers' market.

Quotes by Sherry Yard

The United States of America have taken their name from the United States of the Netherlands.

Quotes by Seth Low

The Americans have taken the course of confrontation and do not assess their own steps critically at all.

Quotes by Sergei Lavrov

Emotion Quotes

The concerns of Israel have to be taken seriously.

Quotes by Sebastian Kurz

This whole Puff Daddy thing has taken a toll on me.

Quotes by Sean Combs

If you look at my career, I've taken on a lot of risky roles.

Quotes by Sandra E. Peterson

The transparency of a metaphor displays the glint of truth. But if a metaphor is taken for a reality, it then becomes dense and masks the truth it is meant to display.

Quotes by Said Nursi

Life is not to be taken seriously.

Quotes by RuPaul

Loss Quotes

Winning or losing elections is not important. What is important is that I have taken the plunge.

Quotes by Roopa Ganguly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Taken quotes collection about?
It collects short lines built around things being removed, withdrawn, or committed to, from photographs to paths in life. The tone ranges from wry discomfort to quiet confidence.
Why are quotes about things being taken away so popular?
Loss and commitment are two of the most universal experiences, so a short line naming either one tends to resonate quickly. People often share these to process a decision or a small regret without over-explaining it.
Does this page include quotes about regret?
One line specifically rejects regret, describing a chosen path as exactly the right one in hindsight. It sits alongside lines that are far more ambivalent about what gets taken from us.
Is there a quote here about being photographed?
Yes, one short line simply admits a dislike of having a picture taken, a relatable complaint many readers share. It works well as a caption for anyone camera-shy.
What other topics connect well with Taken quotes?
Given the recurring theme of things slipping away, Loss and Emotion quotes are worth browsing next.

Elsewhere a gift is described as something that can be withdrawn as easily as it was offered, a small reminder of how conditional generosity can be. See also Loss and Emotion quotes.