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Terribly Quotes

Honesty without the dramatics.

These short lines use 'terribly' to downplay rather than exaggerate, admitting to modest ambition or middling interest in things others obsess over. See Ambitious quotes for the flip side of drive and hunger.

It would be terribly boring to be earnest.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

A lot of my writing is not terribly civilized.

Quotes by Suzanne Vega

No, I'm not at all adventurous. I'm terribly cowardly.

Quotes by Roger Moore

I'm terribly human.

Quotes by Rickie Lee Jones

Adventurous Quotes

Maintenance is terribly important.

Quotes by Manolo Blahnik

Improvisation is terribly haphazard.

Quotes by Leo Ornstein

But really I'm not terribly interested in what I eat.

Quotes by Jilly Cooper

I'm not terribly ambitious, not terribly driven.

Quotes by Jeremy Hardy

I was terribly wounded by my wife's death.

Quotes by J. G. Ballard

Ambitious Quotes

The IMPAC is a terribly important award.

Quotes by David Bergen

I feel terribly misunderstood; I feel terribly misunderstood.

Quotes by Antony Gormley

There's a certain amount of self-aggrandising with actors, and I'm terribly shy of that.

Quotes by Anna Chancellor

Frequently Asked Questions

What tone do terribly quotes share?
They're understated rather than dramatic, using 'terribly' to downplay ambition, interest, or drive instead of overstating anything.
Is there a quote about ambition specifically?
Yes, one admits to not being terribly ambitious or terribly driven, presenting modest goals as a perfectly honest position. See Ambitious quotes for the flip side of that mindset.
Does any quote mention food or eating habits?
Yes, one says they're not terribly interested in what they eat, treating food as a low priority rather than a passion.
Is there a quote about someone's own writing?
Yes, one describes their writing as not terribly civilized, favoring candor over polish or formality.
What else pairs with this theme?
Browse Adventurous quotes or Award quotes for more personality-driven, self-aware sayings.

One even calls their own writing not terribly civilized, favoring plain honesty over polish. Browse Adventurous quotes or Award quotes for related personality-driven sayings.