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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.

Normally we go in, we do a series and then that's it, we're axed!

Quotes by Mel Giedroyc

I'm the Inter striker, and in football, if the strikers aren't scoring, then they're not helping.

Quotes by Mauro Icardi

I love taking elements and colours from nature and then distorting them somehow.

Quotes by Matthew Williamson

If, then, faith widens the connections, it elevates the man.

Quotes by Matthew Simpson

The pursuit of perfection, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light.

Quotes by Matthew Arnold

First we have to believe, and then we believe.

Quotes by Martha Graham

When I do something, I do it for the specified amount of time, and then I do something else.

Quotes by Mark Lanegan

I studied philosophy at Columbia, then dropped out to do drama at the Lee Strasberg Institute.

Quotes by Margherita Missoni

If I died on the battlefield, then that was the way it was supposed to be.

Quotes by Marcus Luttrell

I loved my job... then the Simpson case happened.

Quotes by Marcia Clark

If leadership is something that is in-your-face, then that is a different type of leadership.

Quotes by Marcia Fudge

Learn from the masses, and then teach them.

Quotes by Mao Zedong

In Spain, I'd taken Villarreal to league runners-up and the quarter-final and then semi-final of the Champions League.

Quotes by Manuel Pellegrini

When 'And Then What' was made, Jeezy already had a street appeal, but 'And Then What' put him on the national appeal.

Quotes by Mannie Fresh

If I'm hesitant at all about an idea, then that's not the right idea.

Quotes by M. Night Shyamalan

When one is frightened of the truth then it is never the whole truth that one has an inkling of.

Quotes by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Then I obviously didn't understand what it all meant, but I do now.

Quotes by Louise Brown

I received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, then graduated with a masters in nuclear engineering.

Quotes by Lonnie Johnson

Initially, I wanted to be an ice skater, but then when I was 13 I saw Bye Bye Birdie, and that was it - I wanted to be on Broadway.

Quotes by Liza Minnelli

I spent 15 years at IBM, then five years at Freescale Semiconductor.

Quotes by Lisa Su

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.