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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.

Most activism is brought about by us ordinary people.

Quotes by Patricia Hill Collins

We always knew when we took on the issue of violence against women that somehow our opposition would come after us.

Quotes by Patricia Ireland

I like how the other guys are stepping up. If we keep this up, then Bell does not have to score 25 points a game for us to win.

Quotes by Pat Williams

In 2013, a great national coalition came together to compel Congress to deny Barack Obama authority to take us to war in Syria.

Quotes by Pat Buchanan

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Quotes by Paramahansa Yogananda

Let us not let the world be defined by the destruction wrought by one virus, but illuminated by billions of hearts and minds working in unity.

Quotes by Pardis Sabeti

The marketplace tells us that good, visceral storytelling has a place. But there are lots of questions about the format that stories take.

Quotes by Paolo Bacigalupi

None of us don't have a vice.

Quotes by Paolo Nutini

The courage of very ordinary people is all that stands between us and the dark.

Quotes by Pam Brown

You really can't turn on TLC without seeing us.

Quotes by Paige Davis

Let us not forget that the greatest composers were also the greatest thieves. They stole from everyone and everywhere.

Quotes by Pablo Casals

And one by one the nights between our separated cities are joined to the night that unites us.

Quotes by Pablo Neruda

Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.

Pablo Picasso

We English are good at forgiving our enemies; it releases us from the obligation of liking our friends.

Quotes by P. D. James

I owe a lot to my dad, just for having provided the wrestling business for us to get into.

Quotes by Owen Hart

Nevertheless, I do know that we are part of a danger zone, we have military operations in Afghanistan and we're training the Iraqi police force. The terrorists also have us in their sights.

Quotes by Otto Schily

It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.

Quotes by Ovid

We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied us.

Quotes by Ovid

There is a god within us.

Quotes by Ovid

The Temptations still stand today, not in spite of those who left us, but because of them.

Quotes by Otis Williams

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.