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Then Quotes

Most Famous Then Quotes of All Time!

These lines capture the idea of sequence and progress, like the encouragement to keep reading well past the first attempt, or the honest account of moving from humble beginnings through several very different homes over time. Reaching wide audiences is another theme worth noting here. Explore more in First quotes.

I find theater very lazy and artificial, and then when it's not, it lacks refinement.

Quotes by Natasha Tsakos

There were no dissidents then in the USSR because they were all killed.

Quotes by Natan Sharansky

I used to have a lovely Chelsea loft - then I got divorced.

Quotes by Natalie Jeremijenko

I went to Parsons, and I interned with Ronen when I was at Parsons. We started our own company since then.

Quotes by Narciso Rodriguez

A fool bolts pleasure, then complains of moral indigestion.

Quotes by Minna Antrim

I grew up in the Ukraine 'til I was about 7, and then I moved to L.A.

Quotes by Mila Kunis

If there is a State, then there is domination, and in turn, there is slavery.

Quotes by Mikhail Bakunin

When you have five skill positions, if all five of them are contributing to the offensive effort, then that's balanced.

Quotes by Mike Leach

I started as a rave promoter when I was 17 years old; then I started DJing at 19.

Quotes by Mija

I do not use the word 'genius' lightly, but if David Bowie is not a genius, then there is no such thing.

Quotes by Mick Rock

If you copy then it is not self-expression.

Quotes by Michael Schenker

I go to screenings, then plays, then after-parties, then clubs.

Quotes by Michael Musto

David Lander and I met in September of 1965. We were both students at Carnegie Tech, as it was then known. Before the Mellon money came in.

Quotes by Michael McKean

The Iranians excel at identifying potential recruits for terrorist attacks, and then recruiting and training them.

Quotes by Michael Ledeen

If anything's progressive, then we make progress.

Quotes by Michael Giles

If you can't be honest with yourself, then you can't be honest with anybody.

Quotes by Michael Beasley

If home is where the heart is, then Belize is my home.

Quotes by Michael Ashcroft

In Spain there's the king - and then there's Antonio.

Quotes by Melanie Griffith

I wrote about scenarios that I was going through and then disguised them.

Quotes by Melanie Martinez

If my senses don't feel right then I don't do it.

Quotes by Mel B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Then quotes page about?
It gathers quotes that use "then" to mark a turning point or sequence, from reaching a huge audience to moving through very different stages of life, from humble beginnings to far more comfortable circumstances. The word ties cause and effect or one stage to the next.
Why do people search for quotes using the word then?
"Then" is a natural way to describe progression or consequence, so people look for quotes phrased this way when reflecting on how one thing led to another in their own life or career. It gives a sense of movement and change to a short quote.
There's a quote about moving from the ghetto to condos, penthouses, and mansions - what's the appeal of that one?
It traces a clear arc of change in living circumstances using a simple repeated structure, which makes the progress feel vivid and easy to follow. That kind of before-and-after framing is part of why "then" works so well as a connecting word in quotes like this.
What's the idea behind the quote about reading, read, read, and then reading some more?
It's straightforward advice that treats reading as a habit worth repeating rather than a single task, using "then" to push the idea further rather than wrap it up. It's a simple, memorable way to frame the value of consistent reading.
How can these then quotes be used?
They suit captions about growth, milestones, or turning points in a personal story. For related themes, the Life and First pages are good companions, along with Go for quotes about taking the next step.

From advice on lifelong habits to a candid look at changing circumstances over the years, this set is about what happens after the first step is taken. Continue with About and Life quotes for related reflections.