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Target Quotes

Aiming at what actually matters.

This set focuses on the idea of aim in its most constructive sense: working toward a clear Goal without being told exactly who that work is meant to please. One creator describes staying quietly true to their own instincts instead.

Iraq will not allow any action on its soil that could harm the U.S. We don't want any action from our soil to target our neighbors.

Quotes by Ahmed Chalabi

One World Championship is not enough. Probably eight is not enough. I've set a target of 10 and I'd like between eight and 10.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

If I get a target, I want the ball in my hands.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

For 'Nier: Automata', I wasn't told to target anyone. I just made what I wanted to, and I tried to stay hidden from Square Enix as much as possible.

Quotes by Yoko Taro

Emotion Quotes

Lehi was not a part of the Zionist movement, not a part of the Revisionist Party. It was sometimes something apart, and Lord Moyne was the highest British official in the Middle East... and because we fought against the British...

Quotes by Yitzhak Shamir

It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the room except the intended target!

Quotes by William F. Buckley, Jr.

As individuals and as a nation we have become dependent on a vast digital infrastructure. That, in turn, has made us vulnerable to cybercriminals and foreign adversaries that target that infrastructure.

Quotes by William Barr

The Staten Island Ferry remains a potential terrorist target.

Quotes by Vito Fossella

We have been mandated by the government, backed by legislation, that we have to have an inflation target of about 4%.

Quotes by Urjit Patel

Focus Quotes

Once you're a felon you're a target.

Quotes by Tommy Chong

Even hostile parodies admit from the start that the target has a distinct voice.

Quotes by Tom Wolfe

Organized hatred needs a single target to serve political mobilization, so no distractions can be allowed.

Quotes by Tom Tancredo

Be sure you positively identify your target before you pull the trigger.

Quotes by Tom Flynn

You put yourself in the public eye. You're kind of an open target.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

Goal Quotes

The reason that the company decided to invest in Tesla was not to target a profit gain. We did it as a means to further a partnership between the companies.

Quotes by Takeshi Uchiyamada

I went to Target once and picked up three seasons of '24' - what I call the Jack Bauer power hour - and watched 72 episodes in ten days.

Quotes by Sterling K. Brown

In a military operation, the command and control elements are a legitimate target.

Quotes by Stephen Hadley

I've come to accept who my readers turn out to be, rather than having some sort of demographic target.

Quotes by Simon Winchester

I know Fox News is the target of criticism but we take it in stride. Our No. 1 goal is to be accurate.

Quotes by Shannon Bream

Precision Quotes

Any time anyone fires bullets in an action movie that don't hit the target it immediately undermines the movie.

Quotes by Shane Black

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of the Target quotes collection?
This page keeps to a constructive reading of the word: aiming at a clear goal and creating with intent rather than chasing outside approval. It favors focus and personal vision over anything sharper-edged.
Is there a quote here about creating without an audience in mind?
Yes, one creator describes staying true to their own instincts and deliberately avoiding pressure to please a specific crowd while making their work.
Why does this page stay narrowly focused rather than covering every use of the word?
The word can carry very different weight depending on context, so this collection deliberately favors lines about goals, focus, and craft over anything else.
What kind of tone do the Target quotes have?
The tone is steady and constructive, centered on Goal-driven thinking rather than conflict or urgency.
What other pages pair well with Target quotes?
Explore Focus quotes for more on concentration, or Precision quotes for exactness in craft.

The theme here stays deliberately narrow, favoring intent and craft over anything sharper-edged. Related reading continues under Focus and Precision quotes.