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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.

It's logical for us to sing, but not necessarily operatic pieces.

Quotes by Jose Carreras

I'm a little younger than these guys, but I would say all of us are huge fans of the original 'MacGyver' series, and obviously we found that inspiration for the original pitch for 'MacGruber.'

Quotes by Jorma Taccone

We need music that makes complete sense to us, and that's how 'Mess' came about.

Quotes by Jordan Fisher

Cancer is such a wake-up call to remind us how high the cosmic stakes really are and how short and brief and frail life really is.

Quotes by Joni Eareckson Tada

My parents taught us to live within our means. It's time to force Washington to do the same.

Quotes by Joni Ernst

Andy Paley got us a show opening for his band at an outdoor show at Simmon's College, on a Friday.

Quotes by Jonathan Richman

Science will explain how but not why. It talks about what is, not what ought to be. Science is descriptive, not prescriptive; it can tell us about causes but it cannot tell us about purposes. Indeed, science disavows purposes.

Quotes by Jonathan Sacks

It seems entirely possible to me that horrible things can be going on without us becoming horrible people.

Quotes by Jonathan Safran Foer

I emphasize teachers because they are largely left out of the debate. None of the bombastic reports that come from Washington and think tanks telling us what needs to be 'fixed' - I hate such a mechanistic word, as if...

Quotes by Jonathan Kozol

In politics almost all of us are nerds, so that's just a given... but we're cool nerds.

Quotes by Jonathan Krohn

Not to discontinue our allegiance, in this case, would be to join with the sovereign in promoting the slavery and misery of that society, the welfare of which, we ourselves, as well as our sovereign, are indispensably obliged to secure...

Quotes by Jonathan Mayhew

Let us all learn to be free, and to be loyal.

Quotes by Jonathan Mayhew

But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with.

Quotes by Jonathan Mayhew

It becomes us, therefore, to be contented, and dutiful subjects.

Quotes by Jonathan Mayhew

Let us prize our freedom; but not use our liberty for a cloak of maliciousness.

Quotes by Jonathan Mayhew

The mint julep may be sacred in the South, but so is college football, and that doesn't stop us from enjoying it.

Quotes by Jonathan Miles

If everything is disposable or recyclable, how does that make us feel about ourselves and each other?

Quotes by Jonathan Miles

Most of us seem to be buried under our own possessions, and it seems to be getting worse.

Quotes by Jonathan Miles

Our fans make the band. What they give we give right back. They're an integral part of us. They ARE us.

Quotes by Jonathan Davis

When I saw Justin in 'The Social Network', I became deeply obsessed with the desire to work with him and reached out to Justin. When we met, we talked about a couple of things I was working on that did...

Quotes by Jonathan Demme

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.