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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.

Jonathan Lethem's 10th novel, 'The Blot,' is engaging, entertaining, and sharp for its first two-thirds. Then it goes to hell.

Quotes by Lionel Shriver

We get criticized for showing no personality, then we get penalized when we do.

Quotes by Lindsay Davenport

I was obsessed with Carol Burnett and then Tracey Ullman. Like, obsessed with their shows.

Quotes by Lennon Parham

Then I went to UCLA - so of course I became a huge Bruin basketball fan... and later came to football.

Quotes by Leigh Steinberg

Then the Angels came in 1961, and I fell in love with them.

Quotes by Leigh Steinberg

There's a certain joy in taking a dramatic narrative and then adding that element of horror to it.

Quotes by Lauren Ashley Carter

When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish.

Quotes by Lao Tzu

If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

Quotes by Kobe Bryant

I have been compared to Mao since we were both junior skaters. We've felt the rivalry since then, so we wanted to avoid each other. However, she has been my motivation.

Quotes by Kim Yuna

If organized religion is the opium of the masses, then disorganized religion is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe.

Quotes by Kerry Thornley

If I lose my confidence, then I'll lose my way.

Quotes by Kenny Omega

I started wrestling in Mexico, and then I came to New Japan.

Quotes by Kazuchika Okada

When I played 'Annie' in the seventh grade, I knew from then on that I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Katie Leclerc

I was on a sitcom called 'Gary Unmarried' for 37 episodes, and then I was in 'Bad Teacher' with Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake.

Quotes by Kathryn Newton

I was told all my life I was part Cherokee. Then it was Crow. The latest is Blackfoot.

Quotes by Kathie Lee Gifford

The metaphor of the subterranean is at work in a lot of Northwest writers and artists. Zooming in closer and closer and closer, then below, to the worms and the centipede.

Quotes by Katherine Dunn

From 2005 to 2010, I was exclusively shooting 'The Act of Killing' and then editing it.

Quotes by Joshua Oppenheimer

Football's a part of me. If I'm not playing, then I'm not me.

Quotes by Josh Allen

The final causes, then, of compassion are to prevent and to relieve misery.

Quotes by Joseph Butler

If there is a political cause, then there has to be a political solution.

Quotes by Jonathan Powell

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.