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Threshold Quotes

Words for the edge of something new.

These threshold quotes explore the point just before a discovery, a limit, or a final decision, whether in science, politics, or daily patience. Themes echo the tone of Visiting quotes, where arrival always feels significant.

It soon became obvious that we were but on the threshold of the discovery.

Quotes by Howard Carter

When he hung up on Nancy Reagan, that's when he crossed his final threshold.

Quotes by David Gergen

In California, up to 15 percent of wells in agricultural areas exceed a federal contaminant threshold, according to studies.

Quotes by Charles Duhigg

My threshold for mean gossip is nearly intolerable.

Quotes by Carole Radziwill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a "threshold" in the context of these quotes?
It's the limit or turning point right before something changes, whether physical, emotional, or figurative.
Do these quotes touch on scientific discovery?
Yes, one reflects on standing at the threshold of a major finding.
Are political examples included in threshold quotes?
Yes, a couple reference contamination limits and personal breaking points in public life.
Can a threshold quote describe patience running out?
Absolutely, several describe a tolerance level being pushed to its edge.
Is there a quote about crossing a point of no return?
Yes, one describes crossing a final threshold after a decisive act, a theme also found in Deploying quotes.

Screenwriters like Charles Lederer and producers such as Damon Lindelof also touch on tipping points in their own words. Browse the set for lines about standing right at the edge of change.