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Underestimate Quotes

On the risk of underestimating people, places, and threats.

These quotes warn against underestimating what isn't obvious, from a person's hidden speed to the real risks a global threat can pose. Others push back on doubts about a state's appeal despite the cost of living there. Related reflections continue in our Ability collection.

A film maker is a very intelligent man. Do not underestimate him.

Quotes by Dev Anand

Where the daughter sees power, the mother feels powerless. Daughters and mothers, I found, both overestimate the other's power - and underestimate their own.

Quotes by Deborah Tannen

I do feel if we underestimate the viewer, it's at our own peril.

Quotes by David Muir

Never underestimate the effectiveness of a straight cash bribe.

Quotes by Claud Cockburn

Luck is a factor that a lot of people underestimate.

Quotes by Clarence Seedorf

People do the eye test and underestimate me, so I do play with a chip on my shoulder.

Quotes by Christian McCaffrey

People underestimate hip-hop the way they have sometimes underestimated comic books.

Quotes by Cheo Hodari Coker

People underestimate the complexity of comic books.

Quotes by Cheo Hodari Coker

I think people underestimate the importance of lighting - layers of lighting, not just one light. I do a lighting seminar where I take a $300-a-yard fabric and a $3-a-yard fabric. I show what lighting can do to either one.

Quotes by Candice Olson

Never underestimate or mock peace.

Quotes by Boris Trajkovski

Humans are terrible at predicting the future. We really overestimate what we can do in the short term and underestimate what we can do in the long term... If we can glimpse even a couple of years into the future,...

Quotes by Bill Maris

Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.

Quotes by Barbara Corcoran

All too often miners, and indeed other trade unionists, underestimate the economic strength they have.

Quotes by Arthur Scargill

I try to prove everybody wrong and those who underestimate me, that's why I train hard.

Quotes by Andy Ruiz Jr.

Don't underestimate this little fat boy.

Quotes by Andy Ruiz Jr.

A lot of fighters underestimate me. And what do you know? They end up being on the canvas.

Quotes by Andy Ruiz Jr.

Never underestimate the power of Abby Joseph Cohen.

Quotes by Alex Berenson

You can't underestimate the importance of cover art.

Quotes by Alastair Reynolds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme running through these underestimate quotes?
They focus on the danger of dismissing hidden strengths, whether in a person, a place, or a global threat.
Why do people relate to quotes about being underestimated?
They speak to the experience of proving doubters wrong, which resonates with anyone who's been overlooked.
Is there a quote about underestimating an opponent?
Yes, one simply states a refusal to ever underestimate any opponent, reflecting a competitive mindset.
Do these quotes touch on real-world risks?
Yes, one cautions against underestimating the potential harm a global threat could cause.
What other pages complement this collection?
Explore our Ability and Children pages for related ideas on potential.

Being underestimated can be frustrating, but these quotes suggest it's often followed by proof. Pair this page with our Always and Know collections.