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Whale Quotes

Quotes on whales, from Jonah to Japan

Whales turn up in very different registers here — a straightforward defense of the Jonah story, an Orwell essay title, a band name, and one blunt line about trying whale tartare in Japan.

'The Squid and the Whale' was a really good movie.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

If the Bible had said that Jonah swallowed the whale, I would believe it.

Quotes by William Jennings Bryan

I had whale tartare when I was in Japan, but I probably wouldn't have it again.

Quotes by Sasha Cohen

In 1939, Orwell wrote a long essay titled 'Inside the Whale,' about modernism, the nineteen-thirties, Henry Miller, and 'Tropic of Cancer.'

Quotes by Keith Gessen

Emotion Quotes

I played trumpet for Noah and the Whale a couple of times.

Quotes by Johnny Flynn

The killer whale Tilikum has helped SeaWorld sell millions of dollars worth of tickets.

Quotes by Jane Velez-Mitchell

A whale ship was my Yale College and my Harvard.

Herman Melville

The real threat to whales is whaling, which has endangered many whale species.

Quotes by Dave Barry

I have no personal agenda in whether or not a library keeps 'Whale Talk' or 'Athletic Shorts' or any of my books shelved.

Quotes by Chris Crutcher

Majesty Quotes

My commitment is to my kids and my mum and I'm having a whale of a time.

Quotes by Carol Vorderman

The whale is endangered, while the ant continues to do just fine.

Quotes by Bill Vaughan

We knew that there was a certain kind of interest in Whale among a genre crowd.

Quotes by Bill Condon

There's no question that Whale's movies are classics. They were wonderful, and successful.

Quotes by Bill Condon

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Whale quotes page cover?
These quotes reference whales in very different contexts: a biblical story, a literary essay title, a band name, and even a food experience abroad. It's a word-based collection rather than a single theme about marine life.
Why would someone search for quotes about whales?
Whales carry a lot of cultural weight, from religious storytelling to literature and music, so a quote page built around the word serves several different kinds of posts at once. It's useful for anything from ocean-themed content to pop culture references.
Is there a quote here referencing the story of Jonah?
Yes, one quote jokes that if the Bible had described events the other way around, with Jonah swallowing the whale instead, the speaker would still believe it. It's a playful line about faith and credulity.
Does this page include a quote about literature or essays?
One quote references George Orwell's essay named after a whale, written about modernist writers of the era, which is a solid pick if you're covering quotes with literary references. It works well next to our Nature quotes page for a broader post on animals in literature.
Is there a quote connecting whales to music?
Yes, one musician mentions playing trumpet for a band that took its name from Noah and the whale, tying the animal to a specific act rather than the sea itself. It's a fun trivia-style quote to pair with our Ocean quotes page.

Between scripture and seafood, these quotes carry Majesty as easily as controversy, loosely tied to Nature at large.