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Tall Quotes

Lines on standing taller than everyone else in the room.

Being tall shows up here as both a physical fact and a lasting self-image: a proverb about the reward waiting at the top of a tree, a childhood memory of towering over classmates, and a sibling comparison measured almost to the inch. See more identity-focused lines in Identity.

I just scribbled away and eventually a C-major chord was there. I didn't ever decide I was going to be a composer. It was like being tall. It's what I was. It's what I did.

Quotes by Richard Rodney Bennett

Ever since I was 10 years old doing jiu-jitsu, I've done well against the tall guys.

Quotes by Rafael dos Anjos

People say McGregor is tall and all that. He's as tall as I am, or maybe even shorter. He might have a longer reach, but I've fought Nate Diaz and Cerrone, who had reach advantage, and fought Anthony Pettis and...

Quotes by Rafael dos Anjos

The house I grew up in was a tall Victorian town house in Bristol. There were very big rooms, which were under-furnished and always cold.

Quotes by Philippa Gregory

Usually, I get hired because I'm tall.

Quotes by Peter Falk

Some are short, others are tall, others are thin, others are stocky. But we are all human beings. Can we not live together and happily within one border?

Quotes by Paul Kagame

The Premier League is not easy for young players because it is very hard, very tough. Most of the players are very tall.

Quotes by Nemanja Matic

I'm really tall - almost six feet - and my features tend to be extreme, especially on TV.

Quotes by Missi Pyle

I love heels. I'm 5-foot-2, and I like feeling tall.

Quotes by Misty Copeland

Michu and Van Persie are similar. They look alike. They are both tall, left-footed players. They are not fast, but they know when to make the runs.

Quotes by Michael Laudrup

I wasn't blessed with those tall genes.

Quotes by Matt LaFleur

I grew up with people staring at me because I was such a tall, awkward girl.

Quotes by Matt Emmons

There can be little question that the tall building presents one of the most difficult challenges to the architect.

Quotes by Martin Filler

I was just a lanky kid, just tall.

Quotes by Luol Deng

In my school days, everyone thought I'm too tall for a Chinese girl.

Quotes by Liu Wen

I've been six feet tall since the sixth grade.

Quotes by Leslie Jones

I stayed away from mirrors when I was younger and I didn't like having my picture taken. I was tall and had braces and felt ugly.

Quotes by Kylie Bax

It was only when I moved to New York that I realized tall is good.

Quotes by Kristen Johnston

Bray Wyatt is like seven feet tall and seven feet wide.

Quotes by Kofi Kingston

I remember the best defenders were Baresi and Cannavaro - you don't have to be really tall.

Quotes by Kolo Toure

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Tall quotes page cover?
It combines an old proverb about reaching for what's high with modern, personal lines about height, self-image, and sibling comparisons.
Why do people search for quotes about being tall?
Height is a visible, often commented-on trait, so people look for quotes that either celebrate it or make peace with standing out.
Is there a humorous quote about height in this set?
Yes, one line jokes about being joking about standing no taller than a shotgun and being every bit as loud, using height for comic self-description.
Does any quote compare height between family members?
One entry contrasts two sisters' heights directly, showing how noticeable and personal these comparisons can feel growing up.
What related pages should I check next?
See Identity for more on self-image, or Presence for lines about standing out.

Height, these quotes suggest, sticks with people long after they've stopped noticing it themselves. Round out the theme with Presence or Emotion.