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Uniforms Quotes

What a uniform says, and hides.

These uniforms quotes range from a cadet who disliked the very idea of dressing alike to the observation that uniforms are barely noticed once a game actually starts. One line ties the concept directly to the existence of armies themselves. For related thoughts, see our National Unity quotes.

When I became a cadet, I immediately decided I wanted to be an undercover cop because I don't like uniforms.

Quotes by Ron Stallworth

Them sportswriters don't even know how to put uniforms on, most of 'em.

Quotes by Eric Dickerson

When the game starts, you don't really look at uniforms.

Quotes by Billy Butler

Were there no uniforms, there would probably be no armies.

Quotes by Benjamin Banneker

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these uniforms quotes mostly about the military?
Not entirely, they range from military and cadet life to sports uniforms and general commentary on order.
Is there a quote suggesting uniforms don't matter much during competition?
Yes, one notes that once a game starts, nobody really focuses on the uniforms themselves.
Do any quotes connect uniforms to a bigger institution?
Yes, one argues that without uniforms, armies as we know them likely wouldn't exist.
Is there a lighter, humorous quote about uniforms?
Yes, one pokes fun at sportswriters for having little clue how a player's kit should actually be put together.
What underlying theme connects these uniforms quotes?
They generally connect uniforms to structure and belonging, whether in sport, the military, or undercover work.

Whether poking fun at sportswriters who can't dress an athlete properly or making a bigger point about order, these lines treat uniforms as more than fabric. Explore more on structure in our Dominant Force quotes.