Thousand Quotes
Sayings that measure worth in the thousands.
These quotes lean on the number thousand to express scale, most famously the classic comparison between a single image and a great many written words. See Difference quotes for more comparative sayings.
I'm a collecting maniac and I buy a lot of books and records. I have over thousand cds.
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Against Quotes
At present there is no distinction among the upper ten thousand of the city.
Counting Quotes
Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.
I have a particular disdain for Islamic extremism, and of course, in both 'The Kite Runner' and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' that's obvious.
Difference Quotes
Enough Quotes
The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most famous quote in this collection?
The best-known line is the classic comparison suggesting one strong image can say as much as many written words, paired here with lesser-known sayings that lean on the same round number.
Do any quotes use thousand in a military sense?
Yes, one line compares a single unit of field guns favorably against a large body of older muskets, showing the number used to convey overwhelming advantage.
Is there a quote about collecting things?
Yes, one speaker describes themselves as a collecting maniac who owns well over a thousand cds, using the figure to convey the scale of a personal hobby.
Do the quotes touch on social class?
Yes, one historical line references a distinction drawn among a city's wealthiest ten thousand residents, using the number to describe an elite social tier.
What other pages explore similar comparisons?
Check out Difference quotes for more sayings built around contrast and scale.
