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Us Quotes

What connects us, from global trade to family memory.

These quotes look at 'us' on very different scales, from once-hostile nations now trading with the world to a shared human truth that everyone carries some private struggle. For quotes about closeness between people, see Connection quotes.

Shakespeare has no answers for us at all.

Quotes by Edward Bond

Early in 1888 one or two of us got together to establish our own Sheffield Socialist Society.

Quotes by Edward Carpenter

Give us enough but with a sparing hand.

Quotes by Edmund Waller

He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

Quotes by Edmund Burke

To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.

Quotes by Edmund Burke

He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

Quotes by Edmund Burke

Custom reconciles us to everything.

Quotes by Edmund Burke

The general public still expects a lot more forecasting accuracy than any of us can deliver.

Quotes by Edgar Fiedler

People want fashion from us, whereas they might buy core styles from other designers.

Quotes by Edgardo Osorio

Science has not yet taught us if madness is or is not the sublimity of the intelligence.

Edgar Allan Poe

We could hang around for ten years and nobody would care enough to identify us. Therein lies the horror.

Quotes by Eddie Campbell

The Nigerians have been very instrumental in preserving stability in Sierra Leone. They have done this at considerable cost in dollars and Nigerian lives. The US should encourage Nigeria to stay in Sierra Leone.

Quotes by Ed Royce

We as a club should be aspiring to have the best players playing for us. We’ve had that in the past. We’re in for players if the manager wants to be.

Quotes by Ed Woodward

I don't think we're as divided as many in the elite would have us believe.

Quotes by Ed Gillespie

Our attitude towards others determines their attitude towards us.

Quotes by Earl Nightingale

We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within.

Quotes by Earl Nightingale

Everything that's really worthwhile in life comes to us.

Quotes by Earl Nightingale

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

Quotes by E. M. Forster

Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.

Quotes by E. M. Forster

To the extent that philosophical positions both confuse us and close doors to further inquiry, they are likely to be wrong.

Quotes by E. O. Wilson

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of "Us" quotes are on this page?
This collection gathers quotes where the word "us" ties people together in very different settings — from nations rejoining the global economy, to families sharing a home, to coworkers building something together. If you enjoy quotes about people coming together, the Relationship quotes page is worth a look too.
Is there a quote about world politics or the global economy?
Yes. One quote reflects on how Russia and China, once described as "communist-like adversaries," are now "participating now in the world with us" through trade. It's a reminder of how much international relationships can shift over time. For more on how people relate to one another, see the Connection quotes page.
Does the page include anything about personal struggles?
It does. One quote states, "All of us have our individual curses, something that we are uncomfortable with," acknowledging that everyone carries something they wrestle with privately. You'll find more on this kind of honesty in the Emotion quotes page.
Is there a quote about family history?
Yes — one quote recalls a grandmother who died in childbirth and a great-aunt who lived with the family, noting she "never knew how to read or write." It's a quiet look at how much has changed across generations. Quotes like this often connect to bigger questions of Identity.
Does any quote mention teamwork or employers?
Yes, one quote talks about wanting to be "the top employer of recent grads in the country," showing how "us" can also describe an organization and the people who make it up.

One entry turns personal and historical, recalling a great-aunt with bound feet who lived with the family and never learned to read. Readers can also browse Identity quotes for related themes, or Relationship quotes for closer bonds.