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Tattoo Quotes

Words as permanent as ink.

This collection gathers Expression quotes about tattoos as lasting personal statements, from a zombie tattoo worn out of fandom to a national emblem inked out of pride. Several speakers here describe specific tattoos tied to a band, a country, or a memory rather than ink in the abstract.

A quote is just a tattoo on the tongue.

Quotes by William F. DeVault

I'm a big fan of zombies, and I have a zombie tattoo on my leg.

Quotes by Tyler Posey

I have a freaking tattoo of Bulgaria on my shoulder. I'm proud of it.

Quotes by Rusev

I don't walk around with a cowboy hat. I did get a tattoo that says 'cowboy' that's a bit of an over-compensation, probably.

Quotes by Ronnie Dunn

Art Quotes

My first tattoo was on my right shoulder/tricep, it says 'The City of H-Town.'

Quotes by Riff Raff

I wouldn't want a tattoo at all. They're difficult to cover up.

Quotes by Richard C. Armitage

I actually have an Avenged Sevenfold tattoo on my body.

Quotes by Machine Gun Kelly

I've always wanted to get a tattoo.

Quotes by Lamorne Morris

I have a tattoo of Joy Division on my chest, and I like One Direction.

Quotes by Jamie Blackley

Emotion Quotes

I'd say to all kids, don't have a tattoo until you're 21.

Quotes by James Arthur

My mom told me if I ever got a tattoo, she was going to take it off with a potato peeler.

Quotes by Jacob Dalton

I got a heart tattooed on my foot. It's my first tattoo.

Quotes by Goldie Hawn

Be a good-looking corpse. Leave a good-looking tattoo.

Quotes by Ed Westwick

I'm never gonna get it, but I always wanted a tattoo that says: 'This is my tattoo.'

Quotes by Domo Genesis

Expression Quotes

I have a tattoo that I got in Memphis, and another I got in Dayton.

Quotes by Colin Donnell

The one in the movie is not real, but my Casper tattoo is real, and it is my only one.

Quotes by Casper Van Dien

My tattoo is a phoenix. I got the first when I was 16. I hid it for years.

Quotes by Ashley Scott

I've got 'trust' tattooed on me, and I have a tattoo on my finger that's for my parents.

Quotes by Anne-Marie

I'm a tearless clown. If I were to get a tattoo, it would be the two masks, and they would be both smiling.

Quotes by Andy Samberg

Identity Quotes

I was a prefect at school, I never had a tattoo, got a detention or pierced my ears more than once.

Quotes by Amanda Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of tattoo quotes are in this collection?
This page collects quotes from people describing real tattoos they have, including a zombie tattoo, a band tattoo, and a national symbol, alongside lines that use tattoos as a metaphor for anything permanent. It's grounded in specific, personal ink rather than generic body-art slogans.
Why do people search for tattoo quotes?
People look for tattoo quotes to caption a new piece, decide on wording for their own ink, or find language that explains why a tattoo matters to them. Quotes here work for both purposes since they mix reflections on tattoos with lines short enough to consider as tattoo text themselves.
Do any of these quotes mention fandom-inspired tattoos?
Yes. One quote describes a zombie tattoo from a love of zombie fiction, and another mentions a band tattoo tied to a favorite group. Both show how tattoos here often commemorate a specific fandom rather than a vague idea.
Is there a quote about national pride and tattoos?
Yes, one quote describes a tattoo of a home country worn with visible pride, showing how ink can express identity and heritage rather than only aesthetic taste.
How does this page connect tattoos to self-expression?
One quote compares a spoken quote itself to "a tattoo on the tongue," linking permanent words to permanent ink. For more on that theme, see Expression quotes, which cover self-expression beyond body art.

Some lines here treat a quote itself as a kind of tattoo, permanent once it's said. Pair this page with Identity quotes for more on how people mark who they are, or browse Art quotes for the creative side of body art.